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Harf - Mustafa I ND
| Silver | 0.13 g | 10 mm |
| Issuer | Yemen Eyalet |
|---|---|
| Sultan | Mustafa I (1617-1618, 1622-1623) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1617-1618 |
| Value | 1 Harf |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 0.13 g |
| Diameter | 10 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#311202 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Geometric pattern.
Comment
This coin appears to be a local coinage production, ascribed to the brief first reign of Mustafa I (1617-1618).The calligraphic style and beginning of the sultan's name on it help to attribute the coin to this specific reign.
Size and weight can place it as a harf or buqsha.
Similar type of Uthmani are catalogued as A# 1126, KM# 120.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Harf - Mustafa I ND (1617-1618) from Yemen Eyalet made of Silver weighing 0.13 g is that it features a unique blend of Islamic and Ottoman influences in its design. The coin's obverse side features the name of the Sultan, Mustafa I, in Arabic script, while the reverse side features a stylized representation of a flower, which was a common motif in Ottoman art and architecture. This blend of styles reflects the rich cultural heritage of Yemen during the Ottoman period.