Akçe - Mehmed Çelebi Interregnum
808 (1406) year| Silver | 1.2 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | Ottoman Empire |
|---|---|
| Prince | Mehmed I Çelebi (1402-1413) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 808 (1406) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 1 Akce |
| Currency | Akçe (1327-1687) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.2 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#219294 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Script: Arabic
Lettering:
لا اله الا الله
محمد رسول الله
ضرب في اماصيا
٨٠٨
Translation:
There is no god but God
Muhammad is the Messenger of God
Minted in Amasya
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Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Akçe - Mehmed Çelebi (Interregnum) 808 (1406) coin from the Ottoman Empire is that it was issued during a time of political instability and power struggles within the empire. The coin was minted during the Interregnum, a period of four years between the reigns of Sultan Mehmed I and Sultan Murad II, when the Ottoman Empire was ruled by a series of short-lived sultans and regents. Despite the political turmoil, the coin still maintains its historical significance and value, providing a glimpse into the economic and monetary systems of the Ottoman Empire during this time.
