Sultani - Mustafa I (2nd Reign; Damascus) 1031 (1622) front Sultani - Mustafa I (2nd Reign; Damascus) 1031 (1622) back
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Sultani - Mustafa I 2nd Reign; Damascus

1031 (1622) year
Gold 3.45 g -
Description
Issuer
Damascus Eyalet (Syria)
Sultan
Mustafa I (1617-1618, 1622-1623)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1031 (1622)
Calendar
Islamic (Hijri)
Value
1 Sultani (40)
Currency
Akçe (1516-1687)
Composition
Gold
Weight
3.45 g
Shape
Round (irregular)
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-08
References
Numista
N#103070
Rarity index
94%

Reverse

Inscription

Lettering:
ضارب النضر
صاحب العز والنصر في
البر والبحر

Translation:
Gold striker
The glorious and victorious
In the land and sea

Comment

Mustafa I 2nd reign

Note: Incomplete lettering for the obverse

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued during the second reign of Sultan Mustafa I, who ruled the Ottoman Empire from 1617 to 1618 and again from 1622 to 1623. This coin was minted in Damascus, which was a significant center of trade and commerce during the Ottoman era. The coin's gold content and intricate design make it a valuable and collectible piece of numismatic history.