© 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 - Suleiman II
1099 (1688) year| Gold | 3.39 g | 24 mm |
| Issuer | Regency of Tripoli (Libya) |
|---|---|
| Sultan | Suleiman II (1687-1691) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1099 (1688) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | Sultani (8) |
| Currency | Kuruş (1688-1844) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 3.39 g |
| Diameter | 24 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#116015 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Script: Arabic
Comment
Diameter varies: 22-24 mmNote: Assumed face value of 8 for the gold Sultani.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Sultani - Suleiman II 1099 (1688) gold coin from the Regency of Tripoli (Libya) is that it features a unique blend of Islamic and European influences in its design. The coin's obverse side bears the inscription "Suleiman II" in Arabic, while the reverse side features a crowned shield with a cross and a crescent moon, symbolizing the fusion of Christian and Islamic cultures that characterized the Regency of Tripoli during its period of Ottoman rule. This blending of cultural elements is a fascinating aspect of the coin's history and a testament to the diverse cultural heritage of the region.
