© David Mikeladze
© David Mikeladze
Medin - Ahmed I
1012 (1603) year| Silver | 1 g | - |
| Issuer | Eyalet of Egypt (Egypt) |
|---|---|
| Sultan | Ahmed I (1603-1617) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1012 (1603) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 1 Medini (5) |
| Currency | Akçe (1517-1687) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1 g |
| Size | 18 mm |
| Shape | Oval (Elongated) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#149643 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 91% |
Reverse
Mint name, ornaments in shape of heart-style rosettes
date
Script: Arabic
Lettering:
ضرب في مصر
١٠١٢
Translation:
Struck in Egypt
1012
Edge
Irregularly hammered
Comment
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Medin - Ahmed I 1012 (1603) coin from Eyalet of Egypt is that it features a unique blend of Islamic and Christian imagery. The obverse side of the coin depicts the bust of Ahmed I, the Sultan of the Ottoman Empire, while the reverse side features a cross, which was a symbol of the Christian Byzantine Empire that had previously ruled Egypt. This blending of religious symbols reflects the cultural diversity and religious tolerance that existed in Egypt during the Ottoman period.
