Ottoman Empire Manghir - Anonymous, 969
attributed to Suleyman I, Constantinople
Information
Country
Ottoman Empire
Ottoman Empire
Currency
Akçe
(1327 – 1687)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
1 Manghir
Year
969
Ruler
Suleiman I the Magnificent
(1520–1566)
Composition
Copper
Shape
Round (irregular)
Weight (g)
3.43
Diameter (mm)
13
Demonetized
Yes
Description
1 Manghir from Ottoman Empire. Issued in 969. Struck in Copper. Measures 13 mm and weighs 3.43 g.
- Obverse
- Inside a circle, preceded and followed by an arabesque, a cartouche with the date inside. Around, a beading. (Sana 969 : "The Year 969 [AH].")
- Reverse
- Inside a circle, an inscription followed by a cartouche with the name of the mint inside. (Azze Nasrühu Kostantiniye [...] : "May he be victorious ; [Struck in] Constantinople")
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 969 (1562) | — | Constantinople (Turkey) |
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