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40 Para - Selim III 1 Qirsh
1203 (1789) year| Billon | 11 g | 34 mm |
| Issuer | Eyalet of Egypt (Egypt) |
|---|---|
| Sultan | Selim III (1789-1798, 1801-1807) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1203 (1789) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 1 Qirsh |
| Currency | Piastre (1688-1834) |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 11 g |
| Diameter | 34 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#407112 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Regnal year. Arabic lettering. Year.
Script: Arabic
Lettering:
١٦
ضرب فى
مصر
سنة
١٢٠٣
Translation:
16
Minted in
Egypt
Year
1203
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued during the reign of Selim III, who was the Sultan of the Ottoman Empire from 1789 to 1807. He was known for his attempts to modernize the empire and introduce new reforms, which had a significant impact on the economy and trade. The coin itself is made of billon, which is an alloy of silver and copper, and weighs 11 grams. It was used as a standard circulation coin in the Eyalet of Egypt, which was a province of the Ottoman Empire at the time.
