Dirhem - Mehmed IV
1058 (1648) year| Silver | 2.9 g | - |
| Issuer | Baghdad Eyalet (Iraq) |
|---|---|
| Sultan | Mehmed IV the Hunter (1648-1687) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1058 (1648) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | Dirhem (1) |
| Currency | Akçe (1535-1688) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 2.9 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#142464 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
5 line inscription
Comment
Weight varies: 2.59-2.90 gInteresting fact
One interesting fact about the Dirhem coin is that it was issued during the reign of Sultan Mehmed IV, who was the last Ottoman Sultan to have any real authority. He ruled from 1648 to 1687, and during his reign, the Ottoman Empire was facing significant challenges, including wars with the Holy Roman Empire and the Safavid dynasty of Persia. Despite these challenges, the Dirhem coin remained a stable currency and was widely used throughout the empire.
