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Kuruş - Mustafa II Edirne
| Silver | 19 g | 39 mm |
| Issuer | Ottoman Empire |
|---|---|
| Sultan | Mustafa II (1695-1703) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1102-1106 (1691-1695) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 1 Kuruş |
| Currency | Kuruş (1688-1844) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 19 g |
| Diameter | 39 mm |
| Thickness | 1 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#314447 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Inscription
Script: Arabic
Lettering:
سلطان البرّين
و خاقان البحرين
السلطان ابن
السلطان
Translation:
Sultan of the two lands,
emperor of the two seas,
the Sultan son of
the Sultan
Edge
Plain
Comment
Davenport #318.Weight varies between 18.17g and 20.09g.
Diameter varies between 37mm and 41mm.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Kuruş coin is that it was used as a form of currency during the Ottoman Empire, which was one of the most powerful and influential empires in history, spanning across parts of Europe, Asia, and Africa. The coin was made of silver and weighed 19 grams, making it a valuable and durable form of currency for the time period.
