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Sultani - Ahmed I Damascus; type
1012 (1603) year| Gold | 3.45 g |
| Issuer | Damascus Eyalet (Syria) |
|---|---|
| Sultan | Ahmed I (1603-1617) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1012 (1603) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 1 Sultani (40) |
| Currency | Akçe (1516-1687) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 3.45 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#103007 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Inscription
Script: Arabic
Lettering:
ضارب النضر
صاحب العز والنصر
في البر والبحر
Translation:
Gold striker
The glorious and victorious
In the land and sea
Edge
Plain
Comment
Mint: DamascusInteresting fact
One interesting fact about the Sultani - Ahmed I (Damascus; type 1) 1012 (1603) coin from Damascus Eyalet (Syria) is that it was made of gold and weighed 3.45 grams. This is significant because it indicates that the coin was made with a high level of precision and attention to detail, as the weight of a coin can affect its value and usage in trade. Additionally, the use of gold in the coin's composition suggests that it was a valuable and prestigious currency in its time.
