Mangir - Ahmed III 1115 (1704) front Mangir - Ahmed III 1115 (1704) back
Mangir - Ahmed III 1115 (1704) photo

Mangir - Ahmed III

1115 (1704) year
Copper - 19 mm
Description
Issuer
Ottoman Empire
Sultan
Ahmed III (1703-1730)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1115 (1704)
Calendar
Islamic (Hijri)
Value
1 Mangir (¼)
Currency
Kuruş (1688-1844)
Composition
Copper
Diameter
19 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Orientation
Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#214041
Rarity index
94%

Reverse

Script: Arabic

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

The Mangir - Ahmed III 1115 (1704) coin from the Ottoman Empire was made of copper, but it was also one of the first coins to feature a unique design element - a small crescent moon and star symbol on the reverse side. This symbol became a hallmark of Ottoman coinage and was used on many coins throughout the empire's history.