Zeri Mahbub - Mahmud I 1143 (1731) front Zeri Mahbub - Mahmud I 1143 (1731) back
Zeri Mahbub - Mahmud I 1143 (1731) photo
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Zeri Mahbub - Mahmud I

1143 (1731) year
Gold 2.57 g 21 mm
Description
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
2.57 g
Diameter
21 mm
Shape
Round
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#62796
Rarity index
92%

Reverse

Script: Arabic

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Zeri Mahbub - Mahmud I 1143 (1731) gold coin from the Eyalet of Egypt is that it features a unique blend of Islamic and European design elements. The coin's obverse side features Arabic script and a depiction of the Ottoman Sultan Mahmud I, while the reverse side features a crowned shield with a cross and a crescent moon, symbolizing the fusion of Christian and Islamic influences in the region. This blending of styles reflects the cultural diversity of the Eyalet of Egypt during the 18th century and adds to the coin's historical significance and value.