© Stephen Album Rare Coins
© Stephen Album Rare Coins
Shahi - Murad III Basra
982 (1575) year| Silver | 4.85 g | - |
| Issuer | Basra Eyalet (Iraq) |
|---|---|
| Sultan | Murad III (1574-1595) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 982 (1575) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | Shahi (5) |
| Currency | Akçe (1535-1688) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 4.85 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#142505 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Script: Arabic
Comment
First Ottoman issue of Basra, average strike, VF, RRR. Based on the contemporary Safavid Iranian mithqal weight (about 4.65-4.70g), individual examples vary from about 4.4g to 4.9gInteresting fact
One interesting fact about the Shahi - Murad III (Basra) 982 (1575) coin is that it features a unique blend of Islamic and Mongolian influences in its design. The coin's obverse side features the name of the Mongolian emperor, Murad III, in Persian script, while the reverse side features a stylized representation of the Islamic crescent moon and star. This blending of cultural influences reflects the complex history of the region and the multicultural nature of the Ottoman Empire during that time.