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Sultani - Suleiman I Damascus
926 (1520) year| Gold | 3.48 g | - |
| Issuer | Damascus Eyalet (Syria) |
|---|---|
| Sultan | Suleiman I the Magnificent (1520-1566) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 926 (1520) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 1 Sultani (40) |
| Currency | Akçe (1516-1687) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 3.48 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#103182 |
|---|---|
| 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
Another example:© Image courtesy of Spink and Son
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Sultani - Suleiman I (Damascus) 926 (1520) coin is that it was issued during the reign of Suleiman the Magnificent, who was the longest-reigning sultan of the Ottoman Empire, ruling for 46 years. This coin was minted in Damascus, which was a significant center of trade and commerce during the Ottoman Empire. The coin's gold content and intricate design make it a valuable and sought-after collector's item among numismatists and historians.
