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Zeri Mahbub - Abdul Hamid I
1187 (1778-1783) years| Gold | 22 mm |
| Issuer | Eyalet of Egypt (Egypt) |
|---|---|
| Sultan | Abdul Hamid I (1774-1789) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1187 (1778-1783) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 1 Zari Maḥbūb (7⁄2) |
| Currency | Piastre (1688-1834) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#28389 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Script: Arabic
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Zeri Mahbub - Abdul Hamid I 1187 (1778-1783) gold coin from the Eyalet of Egypt is that it features a unique blend of Islamic and European design elements. The obverse side of the coin depicts the bust of Abdul Hamid I, the Sultan of the Ottoman Empire, while the reverse side features a stylized representation of the Kaaba, the holiest site in Islam, located in Mecca, Saudi Arabia. This blending of styles reflects the cultural exchange and influence that occurred between the Ottoman Empire and Europe during this time period.
