Akce - Osman Gazi ND
| Silver | 0.72 g | 13 mm |
| Issuer | Ottoman Empire |
|---|---|
| Sultan | Osman I Gazi (1299-1326) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1299-1324 |
| Value | 1 Akce |
| Currency | Akçe (1327-1687) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 0.72 g |
| Diameter | 13 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#33786 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Lettering:
ضرب
عثمان
بن
ارطغرل
خلّد ملكه
Translation:
Duriba Osman bin Ertugrul, khallada mulkahu
:
Struck by Osman, son of Ertuğrul. May his Kingdom perpetuate.
Comment
The only akce of Osman Gazi known can be seen in the Ottoman Coins Cabinet of the Archaeological Museum of Istanbul. The state of the other two akce coins are unknown. One is owned by a Qatari collector and the other was owned by the numismatist Nicholas Lowick and got lost after his death probably given to the British Museum or the Stephen album.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Akce - Osman Gazi ND (1299-1324) coin from the Ottoman Empire is that it was minted during the reign of Osman I, who was the founder of the Ottoman Empire. This coin was used as a standard circulation coin during his reign and was made of silver, weighing 0.72 grams. This coin is a rare and valuable collector's item today, and its preservation in good condition is a testament to the advanced minting techniques used by the Ottoman Empire during that time.
