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Zeri Mahbub - Selim III Islambol
| Gold (.800) | 2.40 g | 21 mm |
| Issuer | Ottoman Empire |
|---|---|
| Sultan | Selim III (1789-1807) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1203-1216 (1789-1805) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 1 Zeri Mahbub (3.5) |
| Currency | Kuruş (1688-1844) |
| Composition | Gold (.800) |
| Weight | 2.40 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#86110 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
The mintage year is the last two digits of the AH year; at the end of the description
Script: Arabic
Lettering:
سلطان البرين
وخاقان البحرين
السلطان ابن
السلطان
Translation:
Sultan of the two lands
and Sultan of the two seas
The Sultan son of
the Sultan
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued during the reign of Sultan Selim III, who was known for his efforts to modernize the Ottoman Empire. The coin's design reflects this modernization, as it features a stylized portrait of the sultan on one side and a depiction of the Ottoman Empire's coat of arms on the other. This coin was also made of gold, which was a valuable and prestigious metal at the time, and it weighed 2.40 grams, making it a substantial coin.
