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

982 (1575) year
Silver 3.81 g 22.41 mm
Description
Issuer
Mosul Eyalet (Iraq)
Sultan
Murad III (1574-1595)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
982 (1575)
Calendar
Islamic (Hijri)
Value
Akce (1)
Currency
Akçe (1535-1688)
Composition
Silver
Weight
3.81 g
Diameter
22.41 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#142494
Rarity index
94%

Reverse

Mint

Script: Arabic

Lettering: موصل

Translation: Mosul

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Dirhem - Murad III (Mosul) 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's design and inscriptions reflect the cultural and religious influences of the time, and its silver content makes it a valuable collector's item for numismatists.