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Dirhem - Murad IV Damascus; type
1032 (1623) year| Silver | 1.98 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | Damascus Eyalet (Syria) |
|---|---|
| Sultan | Murad IV (1623-1640) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1032 (1623) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 1 Dirhem |
| Currency | Akçe (1516-1687) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.98 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#103087 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Script: Arabic
Comment
Weight varies: 1.79-1.98 gInteresting fact
One interesting fact about the Dirhem - Murad IV (Damascus; type 1) 1032 (1623) coin is that it was issued during the reign of Sultan Murad IV, who was the Sultan of the Ottoman Empire from 1623 to 1640. He was known for his military campaigns and his efforts to reform the Ottoman Empire, which had been facing internal strife and external threats at the time. The coin's design reflects the cultural and artistic influences of the Ottoman Empire during this period, and its silver content makes it a valuable collector's item for numismatists today.
