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Akce - Murad IV

1032 (1623) year
Silver 0.3 g 10 mm
Description
Issuer
Ottoman Empire
Sultan
Murad IV (1623-1640)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1032 (1623)
Calendar
Islamic (Hijri)
Value
1 Akce
Currency
Akçe (1327-1687)
Composition
Silver
Weight
0.3 g
Diameter
10 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#157296
Rarity index
81%

Reverse

Inside a circle, an inscription followed by the name of the mint and the accession year of the sultan.
Around, a beading.

Script: Arabic

Lettering:
عز نصره
ضرب
[...]
۱۰۳۲

Translation:
Azze Nasrühu
Duriba bi
[...]
1032 :

"May he be victorious.
Struck in
[Name of the mint, see comment section]
1032 [AH]."

Comment

1) أدرنة - Adrina (Edirne) : Picture requested.
2) بلغراد - Belgrad (Belgrade) :
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3) قبرص - Kibris (Cyprus) : Picture requested.
4) قسطنطينية - Kostantiniye (Constantinople) :
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5) نوفو بردو - Novabardah (Novo Brdo) : Picture requested.
6) - Prevadi (Provadia) : Picture requested.
7) سراي - Saray [Bosna] (Sarajevo) : Picture requested.
8) ﺳﻴﺪر َﻩ ﻗﺴﯽ - Sidrekapsi (Stagira) : Picture requested.
9) صوفيا - Sufia (Sofia) : Picture requested.
10) تيرة - Tirah (Tire) : Picture requested.
11) ينيشهر - Yenisehir (Larissa)  : Picture requested.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Akce - Murad IV 1032 (1623) coin from the Ottoman Empire is that it was issued during the reign of Sultan Murad IV, who was known for his military campaigns and administrative reforms. Despite being made of silver, the coin weighs only 0.3 grams, making it one of the lightest coins issued by the Ottoman Empire during that time period.