1 Piastre - Mustafa III
| Silver | 18 g | 37.7 mm |
| Issuer | Ottoman Empire |
|---|---|
| Sultan | Mustafa III (1757-1774) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1180-1187 (1767-1773) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 1 Kuruş |
| Currency | Kuruş (1688-1844) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 18 g |
| Diameter | 37.7 mm |
| Thickness | 3.0 mm |
| Shape | Round with a round hole |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#86320 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Year of issue (2 digit for this type) top, authorization date 1171 at bottom, and text within double ring pelleted border
Script: Arabic
Lettering:
٨٠
ضرب في
اسلامبول
١١٧١
Translation:
80
Struck in Istanbul
1171
Edge
Plain
Comment
Hopefully somebody will have a picture of one without the hole!Interesting fact
The 1 Piastre coin from the Ottoman Empire, issued during the reign of Mustafa III (1180-1187 / 1767-1773), features an interesting design element - the reverse side of the coin depicts a stylized flower, which was a unique feature for coins of that time period.
