10 Para - Abdulhamid I AH1187-1203; 1730-1754 KOSTANTINIYE 1187 (1773) front 10 Para - Abdulhamid I AH1187-1203; 1730-1754 KOSTANTINIYE 1187 (1773) back
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10 Para - Abdulhamid I AH1187-1203; 1730-1754 KOSTANTINIYE

1187 (1773) year
Billon (.465 silver) 4.9 g 25 mm
Description
Issuer
Ottoman Empire
Sultan
Abdul Hamid I (1774-1789)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1187 (1773)
Calendar
Islamic (Hijri)
Value
10 Para (¼)
Currency
Kuruş (1688-1844)
Composition
Billon (.465 silver)
Weight
4.9 g
Diameter
25 mm
Thickness
2 mm
Shape
Round
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#389394
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Script: Arabic

Lettering:
سلطان البرين
و خاقان البحرين
السلطان ابن
السلطان

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued during the reign of Abdulhamid I, who was the 27th Sultan of the Ottoman Empire and ruled from 1730 to 1754. During his reign, the Ottoman Empire was facing significant challenges, including wars with neighboring countries and internal strife. Despite these challenges, Abdulhamid I was able to maintain the empire's power and influence, and his coinage reflects the economic and cultural achievements of the Ottoman Empire during this time.