2 Kuruș - Selim III (Islambol) 1203 (1789-1807) front 2 Kuruș - Selim III (Islambol) 1203 (1789-1807) back
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2 Kuruș - Selim III Islambol

1203 (1789-1807) years
Billon (.465 silver) 25.2 g 42 mm
Description
Issuer
Ottoman Empire
Sultan
Selim III (1789-1807)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1203 (1789-1807)
Calendar
Islamic (Hijri)
Value
2 Kuruș
Currency
Kuruş (1688-1844)
Composition
Billon (.465 silver)
Weight
25.2 g
Diameter
42 mm
Thickness
2 mm
Shape
Round
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#49370
Rarity index
68%

Reverse

Darebe fi Islambol 1203

Script: Arabic

Lettering:
سنة ٣
ضرب في
اسلامبول
١٢٠٣

Translation:
year 3
Struck in Istanbul
1203

Comment

Weight: 25.2 - 25.6 g
Diameter: 41-42 mm

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 2 Kuruș - Selim III (Islambol) 1203 coin from the Ottoman Empire is that it was minted during a time of significant political and economic change in the empire. Selim III, who ruled from 1789 to 1807, was known for his efforts to modernize and reform the Ottoman state, including the introduction of new currency and monetary systems. The 2 Kuruș coin, which was made of Billon (.465 silver) and weighed 25.2 grams, was part of a larger effort to standardize coinage across the empire and promote trade and commerce. Despite the challenges of the time, the coin remains a valuable piece of history and a testament to the enduring legacy of the Ottoman Empire.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1203 (1789) 1 - - - - - -
1203 (1795) 7 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 2 Kuruș - Selim III (Islambol) 1203 (1789-1807) coin.