Dirham - Murad III Aleppo, Seal of Solomon variant
982 (1575) year| Silver | 3.50 g | 21 mm |
| Issuer | Ottoman Empire |
|---|---|
| Sultan | Murad III (1574-1595) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 982 (1575) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 1 Dirham (5) |
| Currency | Akçe (1327-1687) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.50 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#267987 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
Large Seal of Solomon with mint in centre and text around in a circle between the points on the edge
Script: Arabic
Lettering:
ضرب ب حلب
خلد الله ملكه وسلطانه سنه ٩٨٢
Translation:
Struck in Aleppo
May God perpetuate his reign and his sultanate, year 982
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Dirham - Murad III (Aleppo, Seal of Solomon variant) 982 (1575) from Ottoman Empire made of Silver weighing 3.50 g is that it features a unique design element known as the "Seal of Solomon" on its reverse side. The Seal of Solomon is a symbol that has been associated with King Solomon, a biblical figure known for his wisdom and wealth, and it is believed to represent his seal or signature. The inclusion of this symbol on the coin may have been intended to convey the wealth and power of the Ottoman Empire during the reign of Murad III.
