Manghir - Suleyman I ND (1520-1566) front Manghir - Suleyman I ND (1520-1566) back
Manghir - Suleyman I ND (1520-1566) photo
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Manghir - Suleyman I ND

 
Copper 1.6 g 11 mm
Description
Issuer
Ottoman Empire
Sultan
Suleiman I the Magnificent (1520-1566)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1520-1566
Value
1 Mangir
Composition
Copper
Weight
1.6 g
Diameter
11 mm
Thickness
2.10 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#391060
Rarity index
100%

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Manghir - Suleyman I ND (1520-1566) coin from the Ottoman Empire is that it was one of the first coins to feature the portrait of a Sultan on one side and a religious symbol on the other. This was a departure from the traditional Islamic coinage that had previously featured only religious symbols and inscriptions. The coin's design was a reflection of the increasing power and influence of the Ottoman Empire and the importance of the Sultan's image in promoting the empire's identity and legitimacy.