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Sultani - Murad III Damascus

982 (1575) year
Gold 3.42 g -
Description
Issuer
Damascus Eyalet (Syria)
Sultan
Murad III (1574-1595)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
982 (1575)
Calendar
Islamic (Hijri)
Value
1 Sultani (40)
Currency
Akçe (1516-1687)
Composition
Gold
Weight
3.42 g
Shape
Round (irregular)
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-08
References
Numista
N#103196
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

Comment

Mint: Damascus

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Sultani - Murad III (Damascus) 982 (1575) coin is that it was issued during the reign of Sultan Murad III, who was the Sultan of the Ottoman Empire from 1574 to 1595. He was known for his military campaigns and administrative reforms, and his reign marked the beginning of the Ottoman Empire's golden age. The coin itself is made of gold and weighs 3.42 grams, making it a valuable and rare artifact for collectors and historians.