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Akce - Murad III Damascus
982 (1575) year| Silver | 0.29 g | 11 mm |
| Issuer | Damascus Eyalet (Syria) |
|---|---|
| Sultan | Murad III (1574-1595) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 982 (1575) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 1 Akce |
| Currency | Akçe (1516-1687) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 0.29 g |
| Diameter | 11 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#157483 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Script: Arabic
Comment
ICV#3177, Pere#UnlistedInteresting fact
One interesting fact about the Akce - Murad III (Damascus) 982 (1575) coin is that it was issued during the reign of Sultan Murad III, who was the Sultan of the Ottoman Empire from 1574 to 1595. He was known for his military campaigns and administrative reforms, and his reign marked the beginning of the Ottoman Empire's golden age. The coin's design and inscriptions reflect the Islamic influences of the time and place where it was minted, Damascus Eyalet (Syria), which was a significant cultural and economic center in the Ottoman Empire.
