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5 Para "Beshlik" - Mustafa II
1108 (1697) year| Billon | 1.00 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | Regency of Tripoli (Libya) |
|---|---|
| Sultan | Mustafa II (1695-1703) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1108 (1697) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 5 Para (⅛) |
| Currency | Kuruş (1688-1844) |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 1.00 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#116019 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Script: Arabic
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin 5 Para "Beshlik" - Mustafa II 1108 (1697) from Regency of Tripoli (Libya) made of Billon weighing 1.00 g is that it features a unique blend of Islamic and European influences in its design. The coin's obverse side features Arabic script and imagery, while the reverse side features a depiction of a European-style shield and crown, reflecting the cultural exchange and blending that occurred during the Regency of Tripoli's history.
