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Sultani - Mahmud I
1143 (1731) year| Gold | 3.40 g | 24 mm |
| Issuer | Regency of Tripoli (Libya) |
|---|---|
| Sultan | Mahmud I the Hunchback (1730-1754) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1143 (1731) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | Sultani (8) |
| Currency | Kuruş (1688-1844) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 3.40 g |
| Diameter | 24 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#115509 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Sultan title in 3 lines
Script: Arabic
Lettering:
ضارب النضر
صاحب العز والنصر في
البر والبحر
Translation:
Gold striker
The glorious and victorious
In the land and sea
Comment
Weight varies: 3.25-3.40 gDiameter varies: 22-24 mm
Note: Assumed face value of 8 for the gold Sultani.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Sultani - Mahmud I 1143 (1731) coin from Regency of Tripoli (Libya) is that it was made of gold and weighed 3.40 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 during its time.
