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Kuruş - Mustafa II Edirne
| Silver | 9.08 g | 29.4 mm |
| Issuer | Ottoman Empire |
|---|---|
| Sultan | Mustafa II (1695-1703) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1102-1106 (1691-1695) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | ½ Kuruș |
| Currency | Kuruş (1688-1844) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 9.08 g |
| Diameter | 29.4 mm |
| Thickness | 1.4 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#393490 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Script: Arabic
Lettering:
سلطان البرّين
و خاقان البحرين
السلطان ابن
السلطان
Edge
Plain
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 for over 600 years.
