© Sipahi
© Sipahi
Findik
1203 (1789) year| Gold (.800) | 3.43 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Ottoman Empire |
|---|---|
| Issuing entity | State Treasury (Ottoman Empire) |
| Sultan | Selim III (1789-1807) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1203 (1789) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 1 Findik (5) |
| Currency | Kuruş (1688-1844) |
| Composition | Gold (.800) |
| Weight | 3.43 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#395303 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Regnal year, mint and accession year of the Sultan
Translation:
2
Duribe fi
Islambol
1203
Struck in [the year] 1203/2 [AH] at Istanbul
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Findik 1203 (1789) coin from the Ottoman Empire is that it was minted during the reign of Sultan Abdülhamid I, who was known for his efforts to modernize the Ottoman Empire and promote its economic development. The coin's gold content and weight were carefully regulated to ensure its value and authenticity, reflecting the importance of trade and commerce during this time period.
