Akçe - Mehmed Çelebi in the name of Timur
806 (1404) year| Silver | 1.17 g | 17 mm |
| Issuer | Ottoman Empire |
|---|---|
| Prince | Mehmed I Çelebi (1402-1413) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 806 (1404) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 1 Akce |
| Currency | Akçe (1327-1687) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.17 g |
| Diameter | 17 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#262594 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
Script: Arabic
Lettering:
لا اله الا الله
محمد رسول الله
ضرب بروسه ٨٠٦
Translation: There is no god but God, Muhammad is the Messenger of God. Struck [in] Bursa, 806.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued during the reign of Mehmed Çelebi, also known as Mehmed I, who was the fifth Sultan of the Ottoman Empire and ruled from 1402 to 1421. He was known for his military conquests and administrative reforms, and his reign marked the beginning of the Ottoman Empire's expansion into Europe. The coin's design and inscriptions reflect the influence of Islamic culture and the importance of the Sultan's name and title.
