Manghir - Suleiman I The Magnificent - year 985/1577/ - Constantinople mint 985 (1578) front Manghir - Suleiman I The Magnificent - year 985/1577/ - Constantinople mint 985 (1578) back
Manghir - Suleiman I The Magnificent - year 985/1577/ - Constantinople mint 985 (1578) photo

Manghir - Suleiman I The Magnificent - year 985/1577/ - Constantinople mint

985 (1578) year
Copper 4.0 g -
Description
Issuer
Ottoman Empire
Sultan
Suleiman I the Magnificent (1520-1566)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
985 (1578)
Calendar
Islamic (Hijri)
Value
1 Mangir
Currency
Akçe (1327-1687)
Composition
Copper
Weight
4.0 g
Shape
Round (irregular)
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#135410
Rarity index
94%

Reverse

Year 985 A.H.

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during the reign of Suleiman the Magnificent, who was the longest-reigning sultan of the Ottoman Empire, ruling for 46 years. He was known for his military conquests, legal reforms, and cultural achievements, and his reign is often considered the golden age of the Ottoman Empire. The coin's design and inscriptions reflect the cultural and religious influences of the time, and it is a valuable piece of history for collectors and historians.