1 Sultani - Ibrahim (Jaza'ir) 1049-1052 (1640-1648) front 1 Sultani - Ibrahim (Jaza'ir) 1049-1052 (1640-1648) back
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1 Sultani - Ibrahim Jaza'ir

 
Gold 3.45 g 22 mm
Description
Issuer
Regency of Algiers (Algeria)
Sultan
Ibrahim I the Mad (1640-1648)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1049-1052 (1640-1648)
Calendar
Islamic (Hijri)
Value
1 Sultani (4.5)
Currency
Budju (1517-1848)
Composition
Gold
Weight
3.45 g
Diameter
22 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-02
References
Numista
N#165670
Rarity index
92%

Comment

Weight varies 3.00g - 3.46g.
Size varies 21mm-22mm

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued during the reign of Ibrahim, also known as Jaza'ir, who was the first ruler of the Regency of Algiers, a state that was established after the Ottoman Empire's control over Algeria weakened. This coin is a rare example of a gold coin issued by the Regency of Algiers during this time period.