© Stephen Album Rare Coins
© Stephen Album Rare Coins
5 Para - Abdulhamid I
1188 (1774) year| Silver | 2.90 g | 25 mm |
| Issuer | Regency of Tripoli (Libya) |
|---|---|
| Sultan | Abdul Hamid I (1774-1789) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1188 (1774) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 5 Para (⅛) |
| Currency | Kuruş (1688-1844) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 2.90 g |
| Diameter | 25 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#115479 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Mint and date
Script: Arabic
Lettering:
ضرب في
طرابلس
غرب
١١٨٨
Translation:
Struck in Tripoli West
1188
Comment
Weight varies: 1.60-2.90 gDiameter varies: 24-25 mm
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 5 Para coin from the Regency of Tripoli (Libya) made of Silver weighing 2.90g is that it features a unique blend of Islamic and European influences in its design. The coin's obverse side bears the inscription "Abdulhamid I" in Arabic, while the reverse side features a crowned shield with a crescent moon and star, which was a common motif in European heraldry. This blending of design elements reflects the cultural exchange and influence that occurred between the Islamic world and Europe during the 18th century.
