© Stephen Album Rare Coins
© Stephen Album Rare Coins
Sultani - Selim III
1203 (1789) year| Gold | 3.50 g | 27 mm |
| Issuer | Regency of Tripoli (Libya) |
|---|---|
| Sultan | Selim III (1789-1807) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1203 (1789) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | Sultani (8) |
| Currency | Kuruş (1688-1844) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 3.50 g |
| Diameter | 27 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#115507 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Sultan title in 4 lines and regnal year, within circle
Script: Arabic
Lettering:
سلطان البرين
وخاقان البحرين
١٤
السلطان ابن
السلطان
Translation:
Sultan of the 2 lands and 2 seas
The Sultan, son of the Sultan
14
Comment
Diameter varies: 23-27 mmAH1203//15:
© Image courtesy of Baldwins of St James Ltd
Note: Assumed face value of 8 for the gold Sultani.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Sultani - Selim III 1203 (1789) gold coin from the Regency of Tripoli (Libya) is that it features a unique blend of Islamic and European design elements. The obverse side of the coin depicts the bust of Sultan Selim III, while the reverse side features a crowned shield with the Ottoman Empire's emblem, which was a departure from the traditional Islamic coinage designs that did not depict human figures. This blend of styles reflects the cultural exchange and influence of European art on Islamic coinage during the late 18th century.
