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© Ollisaarinen (CC BY)
1 Akce - Selim III Islambol mint
1203 (1789) year| Billon (.465 silver) | 0.15 g | 11 mm |
| Issuer | Ottoman Empire |
|---|---|
| Sultan | Selim III (1789-1807) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1203 (1789) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 1 Akce (1⁄120) |
| Currency | Kuruş (1688-1844) |
| Composition | Billon (.465 silver) |
| Weight | 0.15 g |
| Diameter | 11 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#390011 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Regnal year.
Arabic lettering, containing mintname
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Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Akce coin from the Ottoman Empire, minted in 1203 (1789) is that it was made of Billon, an alloy of silver and other metals, specifically .465 silver, which was a common practice in the Ottoman Empire during that time period. This coin was also relatively small in weight, weighing only 0.15 grams.
