1 Sultani - Mehmed III 1003-1008 (1595-1600) front 1 Sultani - Mehmed III 1003-1008 (1595-1600) back
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1 Sultani - Mehmed III

 
Gold 3.52 g -
Description
Issuer
Eyalet of Tunis (Tunisia)
Sultan
Mehmed III (1595-1603)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1003-1008 (1595-1600)
Calendar
Islamic (Hijri)
Value
1 Sultani (20)
Currency
Rial (1567-1891)
Composition
Gold
Weight
3.52 g
Shape
Round (irregular)
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-08
References
Numista
N#113050
Rarity index
94%

Reverse

Sultan title

Script: Arabic

Lettering:
ضارب النضر
صاحب العز والنصر
في البر والبحر

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

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 Mehmed III, who was the Sultan of the Ottoman Empire from 1595 to 1603. During his reign, the Ottoman Empire was facing significant challenges, including wars with European powers and internal strife. Despite these challenges, the coinage of the empire continued to be minted, with coins like this one serving as a symbol of the empire's enduring power and influence.