Mangir - Abdülhamid I 1201 (1787) front Mangir - Abdülhamid I 1201 (1787) back
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Mangir - Abdülhamid I

1201 (1787) year
Copper 2.23 g 18 mm
Description
Issuer
Ottoman Empire
Sultan
Abdul Hamid I (1774-1789)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1201 (1787)
Calendar
Islamic (Hijri)
Currency
Kuruş (1688-1844)
Composition
Copper
Weight
2.23 g
Diameter
18 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#364041
Rarity index
94%

Reverse

Script: Arabic

Lettering:
DURİBE
Fİ VAN
1201

Translation:
STRUCK IN VAN
1201

Interesting fact

The Mangir - Abdülhamid I 1201 (1787) coin from the Ottoman Empire is interesting because it was issued during the reign of Sultan Abdülhamid I, who was known for his efforts to modernize the Ottoman Empire and promote its economic development. Despite being made of copper, which was a relatively common material for coins at the time, the Mangir - Abdülhamid I 1201 coin was still considered a valuable and important form of currency in its day. Today, it is a sought-after collector's item among numismatists and historians interested in the history of the Ottoman Empire.