Dirhem - Mehmed IV
1059 (1649) year| Silver | 2.9 g | - |
| Issuer | Baghdad Eyalet (Iraq) |
|---|---|
| Sultan | Mehmed IV the Hunter (1648-1687) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1059 (1649) |
| 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#142467 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
3 line inscription
Comment
Weight varies: 2.77-2.90 gInteresting fact
The Dirhem coin , issued during the reign of Mehmed IV in 1649, was part of a series of coins minted during the Ottoman Empire's "Great Coinage Reform" of 1649-1650. This reform aimed to standardize coinage across the empire and introduce new denominations to replace the old system, which had become confusing and cumbersome. The Dirhem was one of the new denominations introduced during this reform, and it remained in use throughout the Ottoman Empire's history.
