© ALAMIR
© ALAMIR
Manghir - Murad I "Ramadan" type
790 (1388) year| Copper | 1.7 g | 17 mm |
| Issuer | Ottoman Empire |
|---|---|
| Sultan | Murad I Hüdavendigâr (1362-1389) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 790 (1388) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 1 Mangir |
| Currency | Akçe (1327-1687) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 1.7 g |
| Diameter | 17 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#139519 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 87% |
Reverse
Inside a circle separated in half by a horizontal line, the year.
Around, a beading.
Script: Arabic
Lettering:
رمضان
٧۹۰
Translation:
Ramadan
790 :
"[The month of] Ramadan
[of the year] 790 [AH]."
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Manghir - Murad I ("Ramadan" type) 790 (1388) coin from the Ottoman Empire is that it features a unique design that reflects the cultural and religious significance of the Ramadan season. The coin's obverse side features an inscription in Arabic that translates to "In the name of God, the Merciful, the Compassionate" and "Ramadan, the month of blessing," while the reverse side features a stylized representation of a crescent moon, which is a symbol of Islam and the Islamic calendar. This design was specifically created to commemorate the holy month of Ramadan and to promote the values of charity, compassion, and spiritual growth that are central to the Islamic faith.
