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Altmislik - Abdülhamid I Kostantiniyye
1187 (1783-1788) years| Billon (.465 silver) | 26.2 g | 43 mm |
| Issuer | Ottoman Empire |
|---|---|
| Sultan | Abdul Hamid I (1774-1789) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1187 (1783-1788) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 2 Zolota = 60 Para (3⁄2) |
| Currency | Kuruş (1688-1844) |
| Composition | Billon (.465 silver) |
| Weight | 26.2 g |
| Diameter | 43 mm |
| Thickness | 2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#49366 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 78% |
Reverse
Sultan ul berreyn ve hakan ul bahreyn es sultan ibn es sultan
Script: Arabic
Comment
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Altmislik coin is that it was issued during the reign of Abdülhamid I, who was the 27th Sultan of the Ottoman Empire and ruled from 1783 to 1788. 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 the traditional Ottoman currency, the akçe. However, the Altmislik coin ultimately became widely accepted and played an important role in the Ottoman Empire's economy during this period.
