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Kurus - Mustafa III Islambol
1171 (1758-1761) years| Billon (.400 silver) | 18.8 g | 38 mm |
| Issuer | Ottoman Empire |
|---|---|
| Sultan | Mustafa III (1757-1774) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1171 (1758-1761) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 40 Para (1) |
| Currency | Kuruş (1688-1844) |
| Composition | Billon (.400 silver) |
| Weight | 18.8 g |
| Diameter | 38 mm |
| Thickness | 1 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#61513 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 87% |
Reverse
Script: Arabic
Lettering:
٨٧ ضرب في إسلامبول ١١٧١
3 Darebe fi Istambol
Translation: 3, struck in Islambul (Istanbul), 1171
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Kurus - Mustafa III (Islambol) 1171 (1758-1761) from Ottoman Empire made of Billon (.400 silver) weighing 18.8 g is that it was issued during a time of significant economic and political change in the Ottoman Empire. The coin was minted during the reign of Mustafa III, who was the Sultan of the Ottoman Empire from 1757 to 1774. During his reign, the Ottoman Empire was facing economic challenges, including inflation and debasement of the currency. The use of billon, a silver-copper alloy, in the production of coins was a common practice during this time, as it was a more affordable alternative to pure silver. Despite these challenges, the Ottoman Empire continued to be a major power in the region, and coins like the Kurus - Mustafa III (Islambol) 1171 remain an important part of its numismatic history.
