1 Sultani - Murad III 982 (1575) front 1 Sultani - Murad III 982 (1575) back
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1 Sultani - Murad III

982 (1575) year
Gold 3.45 g -
Description
Issuer
Eyalet of Tunis (Tunisia)
Sultan
Murad III (1574-1595)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
982 (1575)
Calendar
Islamic (Hijri)
Value
1 Sultani (20)
Currency
Rial (1567-1891)
Composition
Gold
Weight
3.45 g
Shape
Round (irregular)
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-08
References
Numista
N#113053
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 the 1 Sultani - Murad III 982 (1575) coin from Eyalet of Tunis (Tunisia) is that it features a unique blend of Islamic and European influences in its design. The coin's obverse side features Arabic script and the name of the Sultan, Murad III, while the reverse side features a Christian cross, indicating the influence of the European Renaissance on the coin's design. This blending of cultural influences reflects the rich history and diversity of Tunisia and its position as a crossroads of different civilizations.