Ottoman Empire, temp. Mahmud I the Hunchback, Egypt Mint, AR Piastre, AH 1143 year 4 – RRR

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Ottoman Empire, temp. Mahmud I the Hunchback, AD 1730-1754, AR Piastre(silver,0.55g,15mm), Egypt Mint, AH 1143 year 4 – holed and area weakness otherwise VF
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Era/Ruler: Ottoman Empire, time Mahmud I the Hunchback Mint/Date: Egypt, AH 1143 year 4
DenomĀ Ā Ā  : AR Piastre Wt/DiaĀ Ā Ā Ā Ā  : 0.55 g / 15 mm
Obv:Ā  Tughra and ornament on the right side
Rev:Ā Ā  Struck in Egypt year 1143
Ref: km 82.1 Rarity/Choice: Rare, VF
Note: Sultan Mahmud I reign marked a period of stabilization and consolidation after a period of internal strife known as the Patrona Halil rebellion. Mahmud I implemented various reforms aimed at restoring order and strengthening the empire’s administration. The Piastre was a widely used denomination in the Ottoman monetary system, serving as a standard unit of currency for larger transactions. Coins like these played a vital role in facilitating trade and commerce within the Ottoman Empire and beyond.