Dirhem - Ahmed I Damascus, type
1012 (1603) year| Silver | 2.30 g | - |
| Issuer | Damascus Eyalet (Syria) |
|---|---|
| Sultan | Ahmed I (1603-1617) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1012 (1603) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 1 Dirhem |
| Currency | Akçe (1516-1687) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 2.30 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#103064 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Legend in 3 lines
Comment
Weight varies: 2.10-2.30 g; reduced weightMint: Damascus
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Dirhem - Ahmed I (Damascus, type 2) 1012 (1603) coin is that it was issued during the reign of Sultan Ahmed I, who was the second sultan of the Ottoman Empire and ruled from 1603 to 1617. This coin was part of a series of coins issued during his reign that featured a new style of portraiture, known as the "Tughra" style, which showed the sultan's name and title in a stylized form. This coin is a rare example of this style and is highly sought after by collectors.
