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Akce - Mehmed IV Damascus

1058 (1648) year
Silver 0.28 g -
Description
Issuer
Damascus Eyalet (Syria)
Sultan
Mehmed IV the Hunter (1648-1687)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1058 (1648)
Calendar
Islamic (Hijri)
Value
1 Akce
Currency
Akçe (1516-1687)
Composition
Silver
Weight
0.28 g
Shape
Round (irregular)
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-08
References
Numista
N#103090
Rarity index
91%

Comment

Weight varies: 0.25-0.28 g.
Varieties exist.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Akce - Mehmed IV (Damascus) 1058 (1648) coin is that it was minted during a time of great turmoil in the Ottoman Empire. Mehmed IV was the Sultan of the Ottoman Empire from 1648 to 1693, and his reign saw numerous conflicts, including wars with the Holy Roman Empire, the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth, and the Cossack Hetmanate. Despite these challenges, the coin still maintains its value and historical significance, serving as a testament to the enduring legacy of the Ottoman Empire.