5 Altun - Ahmed III
1115 (1704) year| Gold | 3.1 g | 26 mm |
| 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 | 3.1 g |
| Diameter | 26 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#121852 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 91% |
Reverse
Sultan title in 4 lines.
Script: Arabic
Lettering:
سلطان البرين
وخاقان البحرين
السلطان ابن
السلطان
Translation:
Sultan of the 2 lands and 2 seas
The Sultan, son of the Sultan
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 5 Altun coin from the Ottoman Empire is that it was minted during the reign of Sultan Ahmed III, who ruled from 1703 to 1730. This coin was part of a new currency system introduced by the Sultan, which aimed to stabilize the empire's economy and reduce inflation. The 5 Altun coin was made of gold and had a value equivalent to 5 silver coins. It was widely used in trade and commerce throughout the empire and remains a valuable collector's item today.
