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1 Para - Ahmed III Kostantiniyye
1115 (1704) year| Silver | 0.69 g | 16 mm |
| Issuer | Ottoman Empire |
|---|---|
| Sultan | Ahmed III (1703-1730) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1115 (1704) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 1 Para (1⁄40) |
| Currency | Kuruş (1688-1844) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 0.69 g |
| Diameter | 16 mm |
| Thickness | 0.50 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#47751 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 56% |
Reverse
Script: Arabic
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Para coin from the Ottoman Empire, minted during the reign of Ahmed III (Kostantiniyye) in 1115 (1704), is that it was made of silver, which was a significant departure from the previous copper coins that were commonly used in the empire at that time. This change in material was likely due to a shortage of copper or an attempt to introduce a more valuable currency. The use of silver in the 1 Para coin added an extra layer of value and prestige to the coin, making it a unique and interesting piece of numismatic history.
