© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück und Lübke + Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück und Lübke + Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
Sultani - Mehmed IV
1078 (1668) year| Gold | 3.41 g | 23 mm |
| Issuer | Regency of Tripoli (Libya) |
|---|---|
| Sultan | Mehmed IV the Hunter (1648-1687) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1078 (1668) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | Sultani (8) |
| Currency | Akçe (1551-1687) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 3.41 g |
| Diameter | 23 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#116013 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Script: Arabic
Comment
Note: Assumed face value of 8 for the gold Sultani.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Sultani - Mehmed IV 1078 (1668) coin from Regency of Tripoli (Libya) is that it features a unique blend of Islamic and European influences in its design. The coin's obverse side features Arabic script and the name of the Sultan, while the reverse side features a Christian cross, indicating the cultural exchange and blending of traditions that occurred during the Regency of Tripoli's period of Ottoman rule.
