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20 Para - Selim III type
1209 (1795) year| Silver | 7.29 g | 31 mm |
| 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 | 7.29 g |
| Diameter | 31 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#167569 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Script: Arabic
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin 20 Para - Selim III (type 2) 1209 (1795) from Regency of Tripoli (Libya) made of Silver weighing 7.29 g is that it features a unique blend of Islamic and European design elements. The obverse side of the coin depicts the bust of Sultan Selim III, while the reverse side features a crescent moon and a star, which are common symbols in Islamic art and architecture. However, the coin also features a wreath surrounding the crescent moon and star, which is a design element commonly found in European coins of the time. This blending of design elements reflects the cultural exchange and influence that occurred between the Ottoman Empire and European nations during the late 18th century.
