Mangir - Selim II (Constantinople 977 variant) 977 (1570) front Mangir - Selim II (Constantinople 977 variant) 977 (1570) back
Mangir - Selim II (Constantinople 977 variant) 977 (1570) photo

Mangir - Selim II Constantinople 977 variant

977 (1570) year
Copper 2.81 g 15 mm
Description
Issuer
Ottoman Empire
Sultan
Selim II the Blond (1566-1574)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
977 (1570)
Calendar
Islamic (Hijri)
Value
1 Mangir
Currency
Akçe (1327-1687)
Composition
Copper
Weight
2.81 g
Diameter
15 mm
Thickness
2 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Orientation
Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#266746
Rarity index
94%

Reverse

Ornamental design

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Mangir - Selim II (Constantinople 977 variant) coin is that it was issued during a time of significant economic and political change in the Ottoman Empire. Sultan Selim II, who ruled from 1566 to 1574, implemented various reforms aimed at strengthening the empire's economy and military. The coinage during his reign, including the Mangir - Selim II coin, reflects some of these changes, as it was produced using a new minting technique that allowed for greater precision and consistency in the production of coins. This, in turn, helped to promote trade and commerce within the empire and beyond.