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Altmislik - Abdülhamid I Kostantiniyye
1187 (1773) year| Billon (.465 silver) | 26.3 g | 43 mm |
| Issuer | Ottoman Empire |
|---|---|
| Sultan | Abdul Hamid I (1774-1789) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1187 (1773) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 2 Zolota = 60 Para (3⁄2) |
| Currency | Kuruş (1688-1844) |
| Composition | Billon (.465 silver) |
| Weight | 26.3 g |
| Diameter | 43 mm |
| Thickness | 2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#49326 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 73% |
Reverse
Script: Arabic
Lettering:
سلطان البرّين و خاقان البحرين السلطان ابن ١٠ السلطان
sultan ul berreyn ve hakan ul bahreyn es sultan ibn es sultan
Translation: Sultan of the two lands, emperor of the two seas, the Sultan son of 10 the Sultan
Comment
The number that appears in the third line above the word “son of” is the regnal year
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Altmislik coin is that it was issued during the reign of Abdülhamid I, who was the Sultan of the Ottoman Empire from 1774 to 1789. During his reign, the Ottoman Empire was facing significant economic challenges, including inflation and debasement of the currency. The Altmislik coin was introduced as a new standardized currency to address these issues, and it was made of billon, a silver-copper alloy, to increase its durability and longevity. Despite its introduction, the coin faced opposition from some merchants and traders who were accustomed to using other forms of currency, such as gold and silver coins. However, the Altmislik coin remained in circulation for several decades and is now a sought-after collector's item among numismatists.
