10 Para - Selim III French Occupation
1203 (1789) year| Billon | 3.50 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Eyalet of Egypt (Egypt) |
|---|---|
| Sultan | Selim III (1789-1798, 1801-1807) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1203 (1789) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 10 Para (¼) |
| Currency | Piastre (1688-1834) |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 3.50 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#245574 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Regnal year
Arabic lettering
Year
Lettering:
١٣
١٢٠٣
Translation:
13
Struck in Egypt
1203
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued during the French occupation of Egypt, which lasted from 1798 to 1801. This period saw the introduction of new currency, laws, and institutions, which had a significant impact on the country's economy and society. The 10 Para coin, specifically, was minted in 1789, which was a time of great change and upheaval in Egypt, as the country was struggling to adapt to the new political and economic realities imposed by the French occupation.
