Beslik - Ibrahim I Damascus
1049 (1640) year| Silver | 1.55 g | - |
| Issuer | Damascus Eyalet (Syria) |
|---|---|
| Sultan | Ibrahim I the Mad (1640-1648) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1049 (1640) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 1 Beslik (15) |
| Currency | Akçe (1516-1687) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.55 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#103097 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Comment
Weight varies: 1.5-1.55 gInteresting fact
One interesting fact about the Beslik - Ibrahim I (Damascus) 1049 (1640) coin is that it features a unique blend of Islamic and Christian imagery. The obverse side of the coin depicts the bust of Ibrahim I, the Ottoman Sultan at the time, wearing a turban and a beard, while the reverse side shows the Christian Cross, which was a symbol of the city of Damascus. This blending of religious symbols reflects the diverse cultural influences present in the Ottoman Empire during that time period.