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2 Zolota - Selim III 1203 AH; Islambol
1203 (1789) year| Billon (.465 silver) | 18.5 g | 42 mm |
| Issuer | Ottoman Empire |
|---|---|
| Sultan | Selim III (1789-1807) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1203 (1789) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 2 Zolota = 60 Para (3⁄2) |
| Currency | Kuruş (1688-1844) |
| Composition | Billon (.465 silver) |
| Weight | 18.5 g |
| Diameter | 42 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#284267 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Inscription inside a beaded oval.
Script: Arabic
Lettering:
السلطان البرين
و خاقان البحرين
السلطان ابن ١
السلطان
Translation:
Sultan of the two lands
and the emperor of the two seas.
Sultan, son of (regnal year 1)
the sultan.
Edge
Plain.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 2 Zolota - Selim III (1203 AH; Islambol) 1203 (1789) coin from the Ottoman Empire is that it was made of Billon, which is an alloy of silver and other metals, in this case, .465 silver. This indicates that the coin was not made of pure silver, but rather a combination of metals. This fact highlights the historical practice of using alternative metals or alloys in coinage production, which was often done to reduce the cost of production or to create a specific visual effect.
