Dirham - Selim II, Baghdad mint
974 (1567) year| Silver (.900) | 3.5 g | - |
| Issuer | Ottoman Empire |
|---|---|
| Sultan | Selim II the Blond (1566-1574) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 974 (1567) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 1 Dirham (5) |
| Currency | Akçe (1327-1687) |
| Composition | Silver (.900) |
| Weight | 3.5 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#135207 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
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Script: Arabic
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Reference number from Zeno: #198925Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Dirham - Selim II, Baghdad mint 974 (1567) from Ottoman Empire made of Silver (.900) weighing 3.5 g is that it was issued during the reign of Sultan Selim II, who was known for his military conquests and administrative reforms. This coin was part of a series of currency reforms implemented by Selim II, which aimed to standardize the Ottoman currency and increase its silver content. The coin's design features the Sultan's name and title in Arabic script, as well as the mint name and date in Persian. It is considered a rare and valuable collector's item, with only a few examples known to exist in good condition.
