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Para - Mehmed IV
1058 (1648) year| Silver | 0.7 g | 16 mm |
| Issuer | Eyalet of Egypt (Egypt) |
|---|---|
| Sultan | Mehmed IV the Hunter (1648-1687) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1058 (1648) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 1 Para (3) |
| Currency | Akçe (1517-1687) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 0.7 g |
| Diameter | 16 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#139404 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 91% |
Reverse
Mint and date
Script: Arabic
Lettering:
ضرب في
مصر
سنة
١٠٥٨
Translation:
Struck in Egypt
1058
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Para - Mehmed IV 1058 (1648) 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 Mehmed IV, 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 complex cultural and political dynamics of the region during the 17th century.
