© Waad Elias
© Waad Elias
Dirhem - Mehmed IV
1058 (1648) year| Silver | 2.9 g | 17.5 mm |
| 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 |
| Diameter | 17.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#142466 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Legend around inner circle with mint name
Script: Arabic
Lettering: ١٠٥٨
Translation: 1058
Comment
Weight varies: 2.77-2.90 gInteresting fact
One interesting fact about the Dirhem coin is that it was issued during the reign of Mehmed IV, who was the Sultan of the Ottoman Empire from 1648 to 1687. This coin was part of a series of coins issued during his reign that were designed to standardize the currency across the empire. The Dirhem was a widely used denomination during this time and was made of silver, as , weighing 2.9 grams. It's interesting to note that the coin's design and inscriptions reflect the cultural and religious influences of the time, with Arabic script and Islamic symbols featured prominently.
