1 Sultani - Ahmed III 1117-1137 (1706-1725) front 1 Sultani - Ahmed III 1117-1137 (1706-1725) back
1 Sultani - Ahmed III 1117-1137 (1706-1725) photo
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1 Sultani - Ahmed III

 
Gold 3.46 g -
Description
Issuer
Beylik of Tunis (Tunisia)
Sultan
Ahmed III (1703-1730)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1117-1137 (1706-1725)
Calendar
Islamic (Hijri)
Value
1 Sultani (20)
Currency
Rial (1567-1891)
Composition
Gold
Weight
3.46 g
Shape
Round (irregular)
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-08
References
Numista
N#113025
Rarity index
94%

Reverse

Sultan title and Islamic date

Script: Arabic

Lettering:
ضارب النضر
صاحب
العز والنصر في
البر والبحر ۱۱٣٧

Translation:
Gold striker
The glorious and victorious
In the land and sea
1137

Comment

Note: Unknown face value for the Sultani. Assumed here as 20.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued during the reign of Ahmed III, who was the last great Hafsid ruler of Tunisia. He ruled from 1706 to 1725 and his reign is remembered for the prosperity and cultural flowering of the country. The coin itself is made of gold and weighs 3.46 grams, making it a valuable and rare piece for collectors.