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1 Para - Mustafa III Islambol
1171 (1758-1761) years| Billon (.465 silver) | 0.4 g | 16 mm |
| Issuer | Ottoman Empire |
|---|---|
| Sultan | Mustafa III (1757-1774) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1171 (1758-1761) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 1 Para (1⁄40) |
| Currency | Kuruş (1688-1844) |
| Composition | Billon (.465 silver) |
| Weight | 0.4 g |
| Diameter | 16 mm |
| Thickness | 1 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#55962 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 73% |
Reverse
Script: Arabic
Lettering: 2 darebe fi Istambol 1171
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Para coin from the Ottoman Empire, minted during the reign of Mustafa III (1758-1761), is that it was made of Billon, an alloy of silver and other metals, which was commonly used in the production of coins during that time period. Despite being made of a relatively low-value material, the coin still holds significant historical and numismatic value, offering a glimpse into the economic and monetary systems of the Ottoman Empire during the 18th century.
