Mangir - Ahmed III
1115 (1704) year| Copper | 4.6 g | 24 mm |
| Issuer | Regency of Tripoli (Libya) |
|---|---|
| Sultan | Ahmed III (1703-1730) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1115 (1704) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | Mangir (1⁄80) |
| Currency | Kuruş (1688-1844) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 4.6 g |
| Diameter | 24 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#116112 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
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Comment
Weight varies: 4.2-4.6 gDiameter varies: 22.5-24 mm
Interesting fact
The Mangir - Ahmed III 1115 (1704) coin from the Regency of Tripoli (Libya) is interesting because it was made during a time when the region was under Ottoman rule, and it features a unique blend of Islamic and European influences in its design. The coin's obverse side features Arabic script and a depiction of the Ottoman Sultan, while the reverse side features a Christian cross and the year 1704 in Roman numerals. This blending of cultural influences reflects the complex history and cultural exchange that occurred in the region during this time period.
