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20 Para - Selim III French Occupation
| Billon | 6.158 g | 28 mm |
| Issuer | Eyalet of Egypt (Egypt) |
|---|---|
| Sultan | Selim III (1789-1798, 1801-1807) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1215-1216 (1800-1801) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 20 Para (0.5) |
| Currency | Piastre (1688-1834) |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 6.158 g |
| Diameter | 28 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#28391 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 91% |
Reverse
Inscription with accession date below and regnal year above.
Script: Arabic
Lettering:
١٣
ضرب في
مصر
سنة
١٢٠٣
Translation:
13
Struck in
Egypt
Year
1203
Comment
Egypt was a part of the Ottoman Empire so the tughra is the seal of the Ottoman Sultan Selim IIIInteresting 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 administrative systems, which had a significant impact on the country's economy and society. The 20 Para coin, specifically, was minted in 1800-1801 and features the name of Sultan Selim III, who ruled the Ottoman Empire at the time.
