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Akce - Ibrahim I Damascus
1049 (1640) year| Silver | 0.32 g | 13 mm |
| Issuer | Damascus Eyalet (Syria) |
|---|---|
| Sultan | Ibrahim I the Mad (1640-1648) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1049 (1640) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 1 Akce |
| Currency | Akçe (1516-1687) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 0.32 g |
| Diameter | 13 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#103096 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Script: Arabic
Comment
Weight varies: 0.28-0.32 g.ICV#3214
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Akce - Ibrahim I (Damascus) 1049 (1640) from Damascus Eyalet (Syria) made of Silver weighing 0.32 g is that it features a unique blend of Islamic and Christian imagery. The coin's obverse side features an inscription in Arabic that reads "Ibrahim I, Sultan of the Ottoman Empire," while the reverse side features an image of the Virgin Mary and the Christ child, surrounded by an Arabic inscription that translates to "Mary, the mother of Jesus, the Messiah." This blending of religious symbols reflects the diverse cultural influences present in the Ottoman Empire during the 17th century.
