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Kurus - Mustafa III without rosette
1171 (1762-1773) years| Billon (.465 silver) | 19.9 g | 39 mm |
| Issuer | Ottoman Empire |
|---|---|
| Sultan | Mustafa III (1757-1774) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1171 (1762-1773) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 1 Kuruş |
| Currency | Kuruş (1688-1844) |
| Composition | Billon (.465 silver) |
| Weight | 19.9 g |
| Diameter | 39 mm |
| Thickness | 2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#49129 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 66% |
Reverse
Regnal year [KM #321.1] or last two digits of the year [KM# 321.2] followed by the mint name and the accession year of the sultan.
Script: Arabic
Lettering:
٨٦
ب
ضر
في
اسلامبول
١١٧١
Translation:
86
Bi
Duriba
Fi
Islambol
1171 :
"[11]86 [AH]
Struck
in
Islambol.
[Accession in] 1171 [AH]."
Comment
Weight may vary 18.4-19.9 grammsDiameter may vary 38-39 mm
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Kurus - Mustafa III (without rosette) 1171 (1762-1773) from Ottoman Empire made of Billon (.465 silver) weighing 19.9 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 empire faced numerous challenges, including inflation, corruption, and military defeats. Despite these challenges, the Kurus coin remained a widely used and trusted form of currency throughout the empire.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1171 (1765) 8 | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1171 (1767) 81 | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1171 (1772) 86 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for Kurus - Mustafa III (without rosette) 1171 (1762-1773) coin.
