Akce - Ahmed I 1012 (1604) front Akce - Ahmed I 1012 (1604) back
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Akce - Ahmed I

1012 (1604) year
Silver 0.3 g 10 mm
Description
Issuer
Ottoman Empire
Sultan
Ahmed I (1603-1617)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1012 (1604)
Calendar
Islamic (Hijri)
Value
1 Akce
Currency
Akçe (1327-1687)
Composition
Silver
Weight
0.3 g
Diameter
10 mm
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#157298
Rarity index
85%

Reverse

Inscription followed by the name of the mint and the accession year of the sultan.

Script: Arabic

Lettering:
عز نصره
ضرب
[...]
سنة
۱۰۱۲

Translation:
Azze Nasrühu
Duriba bi
[...]
Sana
1012 :
"May he be victorious.
Struck in
[Name of the mint, see comment section]
[Accession] in the year
1012 [AH]."

Comment

1) ﺳﻴﺪر َﻩ ﻗﺴﯽ - Sidrekapsi (Stagira) :
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Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Akce - Ahmed I 1012 (1604) coin from the Ottoman Empire is that it was minted during a time of significant economic and cultural growth in the empire. The reign of Ahmed I, who ruled from 1603 to 1617, saw a number of reforms and initiatives aimed at strengthening the empire's economy and military, as well as promoting art, literature, and architecture. The coin's silver content and relatively low weight also reflect the empire's strong economy and trade networks during this period.