Medin - Mehmed III (Aleppo) 1003 (1595) front Medin - Mehmed III (Aleppo) 1003 (1595) back
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Medin - Mehmed III Aleppo

1003 (1595) year
Silver 1.30 g -
Description
Issuer
Aleppo Eyalet (Syria)
Sultan
Mehmed III (1595-1603)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1003 (1595)
Calendar
Islamic (Hijri)
Value
1 Medin
Currency
Akçe (1534-1687)
Composition
Silver
Weight
1.30 g
Shape
Round (irregular)
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-08
References
Numista
N#103056
Rarity index
94%

Comment

Weight varies: 1.25-1.30 g

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued during the reign of Mehmed III, who was the Sultan of the Ottoman Empire from 1595 to 1603. He was known for his military campaigns and administrative reforms, and this coin was likely used to finance some of his military campaigns.