Sultani - Selim I 918 (1512) front Sultani - Selim I 918 (1512) back
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Sultani - Selim I

918 (1512) year
Gold 3.49 g 20.5 mm
Description
Issuer
Ottoman Empire
Sultan
Selim I the Grim (1512-1520)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
918 (1512)
Calendar
Islamic (Hijri)
Value
1 Sultani (60)
Currency
Akçe (1327-1687)
Composition
Gold
Weight
3.49 g
Diameter
20.5 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#345010
Rarity index
95%

Reverse

Inside a circle, an inscription.

Script: Arabic

Lettering:
ضارب النضر
صاحب العز والنصر
في البر والبحر

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Sultani - Selim I 918 (1512) coin from the Ottoman Empire is that it features a unique design element - a small crescent moon and star symbol on the reverse side, which represents the Islamic faith of the Ottoman Empire.