© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück und Lübke + Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück und Lübke + Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
Sultani - Selim II
974 (1567) year| Gold | 3.06 g | - |
| Issuer | Regency of Tripoli (Libya) |
|---|---|
| Sultan | Selim II the Blond (1566-1574) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 974 (1567) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | Sultani (8) |
| Currency | Akçe (1551-1687) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 3.06 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#142601 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Script: Arabic
Comment
Damali 11-TR-A1aNote: Assumed face value of 8 for the gold Sultani.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Sultani - Selim II 974 (1567) coin from Regency of Tripoli (Libya) is that it features a unique blend of Islamic and European influences in its design. The coin's obverse side features Arabic script and Islamic calligraphy, while the reverse side features a Christian cross, indicating the cultural exchange and blending of religions that occurred during the Ottoman Empire's rule over the region.
