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Kurus - Ahmed III Kostantiniyye
1115 (1704) year| Billon (.425 silver) | 26.5 g | 38 mm |
| Issuer | Ottoman Empire |
|---|---|
| Sultan | Ahmed III (1703-1730) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1115 (1704) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 1 Kuruş |
| Currency | Kuruş (1688-1844) |
| Composition | Billon (.425 silver) |
| Weight | 26.5 g |
| Diameter | 38 mm |
| Thickness | 2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#48926 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 87% |
Reverse
Script: Arabic
Lettering: Sultan ul berreyn ve hablan ul bahreyn es sultan
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Kurus coin is that it was issued during the reign of Ahmed III, who was the last Ottoman Sultan to rule with absolute power. He reigned from 1703 to 1730 and his rule saw a significant increase in the production of coins, including the Kurus. The coin's design features the Sultan's name and title in Arabic script, as well as the date of issue in the Islamic calendar. The use of Billon, a silver-copper alloy, was a common practice in Ottoman coinage during this period, as it helped to reduce the cost of production while still maintaining the coin's value.
