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10 Para - Selim III
| Silver | 3.30 g | 26 mm |
| Issuer | Regency of Tripoli (Libya) |
|---|---|
| Sultan | Selim III (1789-1807) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1203-1214 (1796-1802) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 10 Para (0.25) |
| Currency | Kuruş (1688-1844) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.30 g |
| Diameter | 26 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#115447 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Mint and within circle
Script: Arabic
Lettering:
ضرب
في
طرابلس
غرب
١٢١٠
Translation:
Struck in Tripoli West
1210
Comment
Weight varies: 1.94-3.30 gThere exists 3 different marks in place of the normal numeral for the regnal year
- Year AH1210, with two-petal flower instead of regnal year above on the reverse, with an additional 3-petal flower left & right of the date:
- Year AH1210, with diamond-shape symbol instead of regnel year above on the reverse:
- Year AH1210, with crescent instead of the regnal year above on the reverse, and two flowers above the 2nd line of text on the obverse:
- Year AH1203//10:
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Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued during the reign of Selim III, who was the Sultan of the Ottoman Empire from 1789 to 1807. During his reign, he implemented many reforms, including the creation of a new currency system, which led to the minting of this coin. The 10 Para coin was a significant denomination at the time and was widely used in trade and commerce.
