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¼ zeri mahbub - Selim III
| Issuer | Ottoman Empire |
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| Year | 1203 (1789) |
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| Value | ¼ Zeri Mahbub (⅞) |
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| Obverse description | The tughra of Sultan Selim III occupies the central field, rendered in the elaborate calligraphic style characteristic of late 18th-century Ottoman coinage. Two floral ornaments (roses) are positioned to the left of the tughra, serving as decorative devices. The coin's rim is bordered by a fine beaded circle. The entire composition is struck on a small, compact flan typical of quarter-denomination zeri mahbub gold pieces. |
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| Obverse lettering | سليم |
| Reverse description | The reverse features a multi-line Arabic inscription arranged in two registers separated by a horizontal rule, reading the mint and date formula. The upper portion bears the word 'dareba' (struck) and 'fi' (in), while the lower register contains 'Islambol' (Istanbul) and the accession year 1203 in Arabic-Eastern numerals. The field is framed by a beaded border following the coin's round periphery, consistent with Ottoman gold coinage of the period. |
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