© Stephen Album Rare Coins
© Stephen Album Rare Coins
1 Piastre - Selim III
1203 (1789) year| Silver | 12.52 g | 37 mm |
| Issuer | Regency of Tripoli (Libya) |
|---|---|
| Sultan | Selim III (1789-1807) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1203 (1789) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 1 Piastre |
| Currency | Kuruş (1688-1844) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 12.52 g |
| Diameter | 37 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#115456 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Mint and date
Script: Arabic
Lettering:
٢
ضرب في
طرابلس
غرب
١٢٠٣
Translation:
Struck in Tripoli West
1203//2
Comment
Weight varies: 11.80-12.52 gDiameter varies: 36-37 mm
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Piastre - Selim III 1203 (1789) coin from Regency of Tripoli (Libya) is that it was made of silver, which was a valuable and durable material for coinage at the time. The use of silver in coins was a common practice in many parts of the world, including the Ottoman Empire, of which Tripoli was a part. The fact that this coin was made of silver suggests that it was intended to be a valuable and reliable form of currency, and that the Regency of Tripoli placed a high value on the quality and durability of its coinage.
