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Findik - Mustafa IV Kostantiniyye
1222 (1807) year| Gold (.800) | 3.44 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Ottoman Empire |
|---|---|
| Sultan | Mustafa IV (1807-1808) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1222 (1807) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 1 Findik (5) |
| Currency | Kuruş (1688-1844) |
| Composition | Gold (.800) |
| Weight | 3.44 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#62673 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Script: Arabic
Lettering:
١
ضرب
في
قسطنطينية
١٢٢٢
Translation:
1
Struck
in
Constantinople
1222
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Findik - Mustafa IV (Kostantiniyye) 1222 (1807) coin from the Ottoman Empire is that it was issued during a time of great economic and political change in the empire. The coin was minted in 1807, which was during the reign of Sultan Mustafa IV, who was known for his attempts to modernize and centralize the Ottoman government. This coin was part of a larger effort to reform the Ottoman currency and create a more standardized system of coinage. Despite the changes, the coin still maintained the traditional design elements of Ottoman coins, such as the use of Arabic script and the inclusion of the Sultan's name and title.
