Medini - Suleiman I (Egypt, 930 AH) 930 (1524) front Medini - Suleiman I (Egypt, 930 AH) 930 (1524) back
Medini - Suleiman I (Egypt, 930 AH) 930 (1524) photo
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Medini - Suleiman I Egypt, 930 AH

930 (1524) year
Silver 1.2 g 15 mm
Description
Issuer
Ottoman Empire
Sultan
Suleiman I the Magnificent (1520-1566)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
930 (1524)
Calendar
Islamic (Hijri)
Value
1 Medini (3)
Currency
Akçe (1327-1687)
Composition
Silver
Weight
1.2 g
Diameter
15 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#160664
Rarity index
93%

Reverse

Inside a circle, an inscription with a six-pointed star followed by the mint name and the year.
Around, a beading.

Script: Arabic

Lettering:
عز نصره
ضرب
سنة
مصر ۹۳۰

Translation:
Azze Nasruhu
Duriba bi
Sana
Misr 970 :

"May he be victorious.
Struck in Egypt,
In the year 970 [AH]."

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Medini - Suleiman I coin is that it was issued during the reign of Sultan Suleiman the Magnificent, who was the longest-reigning sultan of the Ottoman Empire, ruling for 46 years.