Sultani - Murad III (type 1) 982 (1575) front Sultani - Murad III (type 1) 982 (1575) back
Sultani - Murad III (type 1) 982 (1575) photo
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück und Lübke + Wiedemann KG, Leonberg

Sultani - Murad III type

982 (1575) year
Gold 3.42 g 19 mm
Description
Issuer
Regency of Tripoli (Libya)
Sultan
Murad III (1574-1595)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
982 (1575)
Calendar
Islamic (Hijri)
Value
Sultani (8)
Currency
Akçe (1551-1687)
Composition
Gold
Weight
3.42 g
Diameter
19 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#142608
Rarity index
95%

Reverse

Script: Arabic

Comment

Note: Assumed face value of 8 for the gold Sultani.

Thin legends (Damali 12-TR-A4a)

Thick legends (Damali 12-TR-A4b)

© Images courtesy of Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück und Lübke + Wiedemann KG, Leonberg

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Sultani - Murad III (type 1) 982 (1575) gold 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 a depiction of the Ottoman Sultan Murad III, while the reverse side features a Christian cross and the coat of arms of the Knights of Malta. This blending of cultural influences reflects the complex history and cultural exchange that occurred in the region during the 16th century.