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5 Para "Beshlik" - Mehmed IV
1059 (1649) year| Silver | 1.41 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | Regency of Tripoli (Libya) |
|---|---|
| Sultan | Mehmed IV the Hunter (1648-1687) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1059 (1649) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 5 Para (⅛) |
| Currency | Akçe (1551-1687) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.41 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#116012 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Script: Arabic
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the coin is that it was issued during the reign of Mehmed IV, who was the Sultan of the Ottoman Empire from 1648 to 1693. This coin was minted in 1649, which was the 1059th year of the Islamic calendar, and it features the name "Beshlik" on one side, which refers to the Beshlik tribe that was prominent in the region of Tripoli, Libya, where the coin was minted.
