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Sultani - Mehmed III Damascus
1003 (1595) year| Gold | 3.43 g | 21 mm |
| Issuer | Damascus Eyalet (Syria) |
|---|---|
| Sultan | Mehmed III (1595-1603) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1003 (1595) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 1 Sultani (40) |
| Currency | Akçe (1516-1687) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 3.43 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#121942 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Sultan title in 4 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
Mint: DamascusInteresting fact
One interesting fact about the Sultani - Mehmed III (Damascus) 1003 (1595) coin is that it was issued during a time of significant cultural and artistic achievement in the Ottoman Empire, particularly in the field of calligraphy. The coin's inscriptions, which include the name of the Sultan and the date of issue, are written in a beautiful and intricate style that reflects the high level of skill and craftsmanship of Ottoman calligraphers during this period.
