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Akce - Ahmed I Canca
1012 (1604) year| Silver | 0.3 g | 10 mm |
| 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 (irregular) |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#160667 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 89% |
Reverse
Inside a circle, an inscription followed by the name of the mint and the accession year.
Around, a beading.
Script: Arabic
Lettering:
عز نصره
ضرب
جانجه
۱۰۱۲
Translation:
Azze Nasruhu
Duriba bi
Canca
1012 :
"May he be victorious.
Struck in
Canca.
[Accession in] 1012 [AH]."
Comment
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Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Akce - Ahmed I (Canca) 1012 (1604) coin from the Ottoman Empire is that it was made of silver, which was a valuable and sought-after metal at the time. The use of silver in coins was a symbol of wealth and power, and the fact that this coin was made of silver suggests that it was a high-value coin. Additionally, the fact that it weighs 0.3 grams suggests that it was a small coin, which makes it even more interesting that it was made of such a valuable material.
