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Zeri Mahbub - Mahmud I
1143 (1731) year| Gold | - | 20 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 |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#89292 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 91% |
Reverse
Legend Rayheb" as initials"
Script: Arabic
Lettering: سلطان البرين و خاقان البحرين السلطان ابن السلطان
Translation: Sultan of the two lands, Khaqan (emperor) of the two seas, the sultan son of the sultan
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 and numismatic significance.
