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30 Para - Abdulhamid I
1187 (1773) year| Silver | 15.75 g | 35 mm |
| Issuer | Regency of Tripoli (Libya) |
|---|---|
| Sultan | Abdul Hamid I (1774-1789) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1187 (1773) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 30 Para (0.75) |
| Currency | Kuruş (1688-1844) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 15.75 g |
| Diameter | 35 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#116124 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Sultan title and regnal year
Script: Arabic
Lettering:
سلطان البرين
وخاقان البحرين
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السلطان ابن
السلطان
Translation:
Sultan of the 2 lands and 2 seas
The Sultan, son of the Sultan
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Comment
Weight varies: 15.23-15.75 gInteresting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during the reign of Abdulhamid I, who was the first Ottoman Sultan to issue coins with his own name and title, rather than using the name of the previous Sultan. This coin, minted in 1187 (1773), features Abdulhamid I's name and title in Arabic script on one side, and the denomination and date on the other. This coin is a rare example of early Ottoman coinage and is highly sought after by collectors.
