Sultani - Mustafa IV 1222 (1807) front Sultani - Mustafa IV 1222 (1807) back
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Sultani - Mustafa IV

1222 (1807) year
Gold 3.33 g 25 mm
Description
Issuer
Regency of Tripoli (Libya)
Sultan
Mustafa IV (1807-1808)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1222 (1807)
Calendar
Islamic (Hijri)
Value
Sultani (8)
Currency
Kuruş (1688-1844)
Composition
Gold
Weight
3.33 g
Diameter
25 mm
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#115997
Rarity index
94%

Reverse

Sultan title within circle

Lettering:
سلطان البرين
وخاقان البحرين
السلطان ابن
السلطان

Translation:
Sultan of the 2 lands and 2 seas
The Sultan, son of the Sultan

Comment

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

Interesting fact

The Sultani - Mustafa IV 1222 (1807) gold coin from the Regency of Tripoli (Libya) is interesting because it was issued during a time of great political and economic change in the region. The Regency of Tripoli was a short-lived state that was established in 1795 and lasted until 1807, and during this time, the country was facing challenges from European powers and struggling to maintain its independence. Despite these challenges, the Regency of Tripoli was able to issue a number of coins, including the Sultani - Mustafa IV 1222 (1807) gold coin, which is a testament to the country's resilience and determination to maintain its sovereignty.