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Yirmilik - Ahmed III Kostantiniyye
1115 (1704) year| Billon (.465 silver) | 12.5 g | 30 mm |
| Issuer | Ottoman Empire |
|---|---|
| Sultan | Ahmed III (1703-1730) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1115 (1704) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 20 Para (½) |
| Currency | Kuruş (1688-1844) |
| Composition | Billon (.465 silver) |
| Weight | 12.5 g |
| Diameter | 30 mm |
| Thickness | 1 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#56151 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Script: Arabic
Lettering: sultan ul berreyn ve hakan ul bahreyn es sultan ibn MIM DAL es sultan
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Yirmilik - Ahmed III (Kostantiniyye) 1115 (1704) coin from the Ottoman Empire is that it was issued during a time of significant economic and political change in the empire. The coin was minted in 1704, during the reign of Ahmed III, who was known for his efforts to modernize the Ottoman economy and military. The use of billon, a silver-copper alloy, in the coin's production was a common practice during this time period, as it helped to conserve silver and reduce the cost of coin production. Despite these efforts, the Ottoman Empire was facing significant economic challenges, including inflation and debasement of the currency, which would ultimately contribute to its decline in the centuries that followed.
