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1 Findik - Selim III
1203 (1804-1806) years| Gold (.800) | 3.45 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Ottoman Empire |
|---|---|
| Sultan | Selim III (1789-1807) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1203 (1804-1806) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 1 Findik (5) |
| Currency | Kuruş (1688-1844) |
| Composition | Gold (.800) |
| Weight | 3.45 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#176278 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Regnal year, mint and accession year of the sultan within circle
Script: Arabic
Lettering:
١٧
ب
ضر
في
إسلمبول
١٢٠٣
Translation:
Duriba fi Islambol 1203 :
Struck in [the year] 1203 [AH] at Istanbul.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Findik - Selim III 1203 (1804-1806) coin from the Ottoman Empire is that it was minted during a time of significant political and economic change in the empire. Selim III, who ruled from 1789 to 1807, was known for his efforts to modernize and reform the Ottoman state, including the introduction of new currency and monetary systems. The 1 Findik coin, which was minted in 1804-1806, was part of these reforms and was intended to replace the older coinage system that had been in use for centuries. Despite the efforts to modernize, the coin still maintained traditional designs and motifs, such as the inclusion of Arabic script and the use of the Ottoman Empire's symbol, the crescent moon and star. This blend of old and new features makes the 1 Findik - Selim III 1203 coin an interesting and unique piece of history.
