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Manghir - Bayezid II Constantinople, circular titulature
903 (1498) year| Copper | 1.5 g | 14 mm |
| Issuer | Ottoman Empire |
|---|---|
| Sultan | Bayezid II (1481-1512) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 903 (1498) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 1 Mangir |
| Currency | Akçe (1327-1687) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 1.5 g |
| Diameter | 14 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#96156 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 89% |
Reverse
Inscription, mint name and year separated by a doted horizontal line.
Lettering:
عز نصره ضرب
قسطنطينية
٩٠٣
Translation:
Azze Nasruhu. Duriba Konstantiniyye 903 :
"May he be Victorious. Struck in Constantinople [in] 903 [AH]".
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Manghir - Bayezid II (Constantinople, circular titulature) 903 (1498) coin from the Ottoman Empire is that it features a unique blend of Islamic and Byzantine influences in its design. The coin's circular titulature, which includes the name of the Sultan and the date of issue, is written in both Arabic and Greek, reflecting the cultural diversity of the Ottoman Empire at the time. This blend of cultures is a testament to the empire's rich history and its ability to bring together different peoples and traditions under a single ruler.
