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4 Cedid Zincirli - Ahmed III

1115 (1704) year
Gold 3.5 g 20 mm
Description
Issuer
Ottoman Empire
Sultan
Ahmed III (1703-1730)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1115 (1704)
Calendar
Islamic (Hijri)
Value
1 Rumi Tek Altın (28)
Currency
Kuruş (1688-1844)
Composition
Gold
Weight
3.5 g
Diameter
20 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#121853
Rarity index
91%

Reverse

Mint and date.

Script: Arabic

Lettering:
ضرب
في
روان
١١١٥

Translation:
Struck in Revan.
1115

Comment

Weight varies: 3.35-3.50 g
Diameter varies: 18-20 mm

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 4 Cedid Zincirli - Ahmed III 1115 (1704) coin from the Ottoman Empire is that it was made of gold, which was a rare and valuable material at the time. The use of gold in coinage was a symbol of the empire's wealth and power, and it was only used for the highest denomination coins. The fact that this coin was made of gold suggests that it was a highly valued and important coin in its time.