© ALAMIR
© ALAMIR
Akce - Mehmed IV
1058 (1648) year| Billon | 0.3 g | 10 mm |
| Issuer | Ottoman Empire |
|---|---|
| Sultan | Mehmed IV the Hunter (1648-1687) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1058 (1648) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 1 Akce |
| Currency | Akçe (1327-1687) |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 0.3 g |
| Diameter | 10 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#143681 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 88% |
Reverse
Mint name followed by the sultan accession date.
Script: Arabic
Lettering:
عز نصر
ضرب
قسطنطينية
۱۰۵۸
Translation:
Azze Nasrühu [...] :
"May his Kingdom perpetuate."
Duriba bi
Kostantiniye
1058 :
"Struck in
Constantinople
[During the year] 1058 [AH]."
Comment
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Akce - Mehmed IV 1058 (1648) coin from the Ottoman Empire is that it was made of Billon, a metal alloy that is composed of a combination of metals, typically copper, silver, and sometimes gold. The use of Billon in coinage was a common practice in the Ottoman Empire during this time period, as it allowed for the production of coins with a lower intrinsic value than coins made of pure metals, while still maintaining their durability and resistance to wear and tear. The fact that this coin was made of Billon and weighs only 0.3 grams suggests that it was likely used for small transactions and everyday use, rather than for large commercial transactions or as a store of value.
