Para - Abdülhamid I Kostantiniyye
1187 (1773) year| Billon (.465 silver) | 0.4 g | 15 mm |
| Issuer | Ottoman Empire |
|---|---|
| Sultan | Abdul Hamid I (1774-1789) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1187 (1773) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 1 Para (1⁄40) |
| Currency | Kuruş (1688-1844) |
| Composition | Billon (.465 silver) |
| Weight | 0.4 g |
| Diameter | 15 mm |
| Thickness | 0.2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#49196 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 68% |
Reverse
8 darebe fi Kostantiniye 1187
Script: Arabic
Comment
Weight between 0.22-0.53grDiameter: 14-15mm
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Para - Abdülhamid I (Kostantiniyye) 1187 (1773) coin from the Ottoman Empire is that it was made of Billon, which is an alloy of silver and other metals, in this case, .465 silver. This coin was issued during the reign of Abdülhamid I, who was the 27th Sultan of the Ottoman Empire and ruled from 1774 to 1789. Despite being made of a relatively low-value material, the coin still holds historical significance and is a valuable collector's item for numismatists today.
