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Sultani - Murad III type
982 (1575) year| Gold (.963) | 3.51 g | 19.5 mm |
| Issuer | Eyalet of Egypt (Egypt) |
|---|---|
| Sultan | Murad III (1574-1595) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 982 (1575) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 1 Sultani (40) |
| Currency | Akçe (1517-1687) |
| Composition | Gold (.963) |
| Weight | 3.51 g |
| Diameter | 19.5 mm |
| Thickness | 0.9 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#156229 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Script: Arabic
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Sultani - Murad III (type 2) 982 (1575) coin from Eyalet of Egypt is that it was issued during the reign of Sultan Murad III, who was known for his extensive reforms in the Ottoman Empire, including the introduction of a new currency system. This coin, made of gold (.963) and weighing 3.51g, was part of that new currency system and was used widely in trade and commerce throughout the empire.
