Dirhem - Ahmed I Aleppo, type
1012 (1603) year| Silver | 2.18 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | Aleppo Eyalet (Syria) |
|---|---|
| Sultan | Ahmed I (1603-1617) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1012 (1603) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 1 Dirhem |
| Currency | Akçe (1534-1687) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 2.18 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#103065 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Inscription on 3 lines with date
Script: Arabic
Lettering:
خلد ملكه
ضرب
حلب
١٠١٢
Translation: [May God] perpetuate his reign. Struck in Aleppo, 1012.
Comment
Weight varies: 2.10-2.18 gInteresting fact
One interesting fact about the Dirhem - Ahmed I (Aleppo, type 1) 1012 (1603) coin is that it was issued during a time of significant cultural and economic exchange between the Ottoman Empire and Europe. The coin's design features both Islamic and European influences, reflecting the blending of cultures that occurred during this period. The coin's silver content and intricate design also make it a valuable collector's item for numismatists interested in the history of the Ottoman Empire.
