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© Stephen Album Rare Coins
Sultani - Selim I Damascus
924 (1518) year| Gold | 3.45 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Damascus Eyalet (Syria) |
|---|---|
| Sultan | Selim I (1512-1520) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 924 (1518) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 1 Sultani (40) |
| Currency | Akçe (1516-1687) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 3.45 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#103204 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Inscription
Script: Arabic
Lettering:
ضارب النضر
صاحب العز والنصر
في البر والبحر
Translation:
Gold striker
The glorious and victorious
In the land and sea
Comment
Mint: DamascusPic: http://www.zeno.ru/showfull.php?photo=16225
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Sultani - Selim I (Damascus) 924 (1518) coin is that it was issued during the reign of Sultan Selim I, who was the ninth sultan of the Ottoman Empire and ruled from 1512 to 1520. 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 sought-after collector's item among numismatists today.
