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Fındık - Mahmud I
1143 (1731) year| Gold | 3.45 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | Eyalet of Egypt (Egypt) |
|---|---|
| Sultan | Mahmud I the Hunchback (1730-1754) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1143 (1731) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 1 Zinjirli Altin (5) |
| Currency | Piastre (1688-1834) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 3.45 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#62798 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Script: Arabic
Lettering:
ضرب في
مصر
سنة
١١٤٣
Translation:
Struck in Egypt
year 1143
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Fındık - Mahmud I 1143 (1731) coin from Eyalet of Egypt is that it was made of gold and weighed 3.45 grams. This is significant because it shows that the Ottoman Empire, which ruled Egypt at the time, placed a high value on gold coins and used them as a symbol of wealth and power. Additionally, the fact that this coin was used in circulation suggests that it was widely used in trade and commerce, highlighting the importance of gold as a medium of exchange in the region.
