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Zari Mahbub - Mahmud I
1143 (1731) year| Gold | 2.6 g | 21 mm |
| Issuer | Eyalet of Egypt (Egypt) |
|---|---|
| Sultan | Mahmud I the Hunchback (1730-1754) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1143 (1731) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 1 Zari Maḥbūb (7⁄2) |
| Currency | Piastre (1688-1834) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 2.6 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#62797 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Script: Arabic
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Zari Mahbub - Mahmud I 1143 (1731) coin from Eyalet of Egypt is that it was made of gold and weighed 2.6 grams, which was a significant weight for a circulating coin at that time. This coin was issued during the reign of Sultan Mahmud I, who ruled the Ottoman Empire from 1730 to 1754. The coin's design features the Sultan's name and title in Arabic script, as well as the date of issue in the Islamic calendar. The coin's gold content and intricate design make it a valuable and sought-after collector's item among numismatists today.
