Dirhem - Murad III (Baghdad) 982 (1575) front Dirhem - Murad III (Baghdad) 982 (1575) back
Dirhem - Murad III (Baghdad) 982 (1575) photo
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Dirhem - Murad III Baghdad

982 (1575) year
Silver 3.47 g 21.19 mm
Description
Issuer
Baghdad Eyalet (Iraq)
Sultan
Murad III (1574-1595)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
982 (1575)
Calendar
Islamic (Hijri)
Value
Dirhem (1)
Currency
Akçe (1535-1688)
Composition
Silver
Weight
3.47 g
Diameter
21.19 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#142492
Rarity index
93%

Reverse

Script: Arabic

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Dirhem - Murad III (Baghdad) 982 (1575) coin is that it was issued during the reign of Sultan Murad III, who was the Sultan of the Ottoman Empire from 1574 to 1595. He was known for his military campaigns and administrative reforms, and his reign marked the beginning of the Ottoman Empire's golden age. The coin itself is made of silver and weighs 3.47 grams, which was a significant amount for a circulating coin at that time.