Akce - Suleyman I 926 (1520) front Akce - Suleyman I 926 (1520) back
Akce - Suleyman I 926 (1520) photo
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Akce - Suleyman I

926 (1520) year
Silver 0.78 g 12 mm
Description
Issuer
Ottoman Empire
Sultan
Suleiman I the Magnificent (1520-1566)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
926 (1520)
Calendar
Islamic (Hijri)
Value
1 Akce
Currency
Akçe (1327-1687)
Composition
Silver
Weight
0.78 g
Diameter
12 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#158977
Rarity index
80%

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:
نصره
عز ضر
ب
[...]
سنة
۹۲٦

Translation:
Nasrühu
Azze Duriba
bi
[...]
Sana
926 :

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

Comment

1) Kratova (Kratovo) :
@Arusak

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Akce - Suleyman I 926 (1520) from Ottoman Empire made of Silver weighing 0.78 g is that it was used as a form of currency during the reign of Sultan Suleiman the Magnificent, who ruled the Ottoman Empire from 1520 to 1566. This coin was minted in large quantities and was used for everyday transactions, reflecting the economic prosperity and cultural achievements of the Ottoman Empire during that time.