Mangir - Murad III Damascus
982 (1575) year| Copper | 1.05 g | 14 mm |
| Issuer | Damascus Eyalet (Syria) |
|---|---|
| Sultan | Murad III (1574-1595) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 982 (1575) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 1 Mangir |
| Currency | Akçe (1516-1687) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 1.05 g |
| Diameter | 14 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#103193 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Mint and year.
Lettering:
دمشق
٩٨٢
Translation:
Damascus
982
Comment
Pic: http://www.zeno.ru/showfull.php?photo=141969Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Mangir - Murad III (Damascus) 982 (1575) coin is that it was issued during the reign of Sultan Murad III, who was the Sultan of the Ottoman Empire from 1574 to 1595. He was known for his military campaigns and administrative reforms, and his reign marked the beginning of the Ottoman Empire's golden age. The coin itself is made of copper and weighs 1.05 grams, which was a common weight for coins of its time and place.
