Akçe- Süleyman II 1099 (1688) front Akçe- Süleyman II 1099 (1688) back
Akçe- Süleyman II 1099 (1688) photo

Akçe- Süleyman II

1099 (1688) year
Silver 0.19 g 10 mm
Description
Issuer
Ottoman Empire
Sultan
Suleiman II (1687-1691)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1099 (1688)
Calendar
Islamic (Hijri)
Value
1 Akce (1⁄120)
Currency
Kuruş (1688-1844)
Composition
Silver
Weight
0.19 g
Diameter
10 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#326419
Rarity index
94%

Reverse

Script: Arabic

Lettering:
عز
نصره ضرب فى
قسطنطنيه
١٠٩٩

Translation: May his victory be glorious. Struck in Constantinople, 1099.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Akçe- Süleyman II 1099 (1688) coin from the Ottoman Empire is that it was minted during the reign of Sultan Süleyman II, who was known for his military conquests and administrative reforms. The coin's design features the Sultan's name and title in Arabic script, as well as the date of minting in the Islamic calendar. Despite its small weight of 0.19 grams, the coin was an important part of the Ottoman Empire's monetary system and was used for everyday transactions.