5 Para - Selim III
| Silver | 1.20 g | 21 mm |
| Issuer | Regency of Tripoli (Libya) |
|---|---|
| Sultan | Selim III (1789-1807) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1203-1210 (1789-1796) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 5 Para (⅛) |
| Currency | Kuruş (1688-1844) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.20 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#116001 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Comment
Weight varies: 0.85-1.20 gInteresting fact
One interesting fact about the 5 Para coin from the Regency of Tripoli (Libya) is that it was minted during the reign of Selim III, who was the Sultan of the Ottoman Empire from 1789 to 1796. This coin was part of a series of coins minted during his reign, which were designed to standardize the currency across the empire. The 5 Para coin was made of silver and weighed 1.20 grams, making it a valuable and highly sought-after collector's item among numismatists today.
