20 Para - Selim III (type 1) 1209 (1795) front 20 Para - Selim III (type 1) 1209 (1795) back
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20 Para - Selim III type

1209 (1795) year
Silver 8.95 g 29 mm
Description
Issuer
Regency of Tripoli (Libya)
Sultan
Selim III (1789-1807)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1209 (1795)
Calendar
Islamic (Hijri)
Value
20 Para (0.5)
Currency
Kuruş (1688-1844)
Composition
Silver
Weight
8.95 g
Diameter
29 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#142622
Rarity index
95%

Reverse

Script: Arabic

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 20 Para - Selim III (type 1) 1209 (1795) coin from Regency of Tripoli (Libya) is that it was made of silver, which was a valuable and durable material that was commonly used for coins in the past.