Beşlik - Murad IV 1032 (1623) front Beşlik - Murad IV 1032 (1623) back
Beşlik - Murad IV 1032 (1623) photo

Beşlik - Murad IV

1032 (1623) year
Silver 1.15 g 17 mm
Description
Issuer
Ottoman Empire
Sultan
Murad IV (1623-1640)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1032 (1623)
Calendar
Islamic (Hijri)
Value
1 Beshlik (15)
Currency
Akçe (1327-1687)
Composition
Silver
Weight
1.15 g
Diameter
17 mm
Shape
Round
Orientation
Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#297584
Rarity index
94%

Reverse

Script: Arabic

Lettering:
خلد ملكه
ضرب
قسطنطنيه
١٠٣٢

Translation: [May God] perpetuate his reign. Struck in Constantinople, 1032.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Beşlik - Murad IV 1032 (1623) coin from the Ottoman Empire is that it was issued during a time of significant economic and political change in the empire. The coin was minted in the early 17th century, a period when the Ottoman Empire was facing challenges from European powers and struggling with internal conflicts. Despite these challenges, the empire continued to issue coins like the Beşlik - Murad IV 1032, which were used for everyday transactions and reflected the empire's rich cultural heritage.