Zolota - Süleyman II
1099 (1688) year| Silver | 19.1 g | 40 mm |
| Issuer | Ottoman Empire |
|---|---|
| Sultan | Suleiman II (1687-1691) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1099 (1688) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 30 Para = 1 Zolota (¾) |
| Currency | Kuruş (1688-1844) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 19.1 g |
| Diameter | 40 mm |
| Thickness | 1.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#266858 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Script: Arabic
Lettering:
سلطان البرين
وحرقان البحرين
السلطان ابن
السلطان
Translation: Sultan of the two lands and lord of the two seas, the sultan son of the sultan
Edge
Plain
Comment
This type was the first kind of modern milled coin in the Ottoman Empire, part of a series of major currency reforms. They were made of 60% silver and 40% copper. This original zolota was different from the zolota minted from the reign of Ahmed III, which was smaller in size and value.Interesting fact
The Zolota coin is interesting because it was issued during the reign of Sultan Süleyman II, also known as Süleyman the Magnificent, who ruled the Ottoman Empire from 1520 to 1566. He was known for his military conquests, administrative reforms, and cultural achievements, and his reign is often considered the golden age of the Ottoman Empire. The coin's design and silver content also reflect the Empire's rich cultural heritage and economic influence during that time.
