1520 AD Ottoman Empire, Suleiman I, "the Magnificient", Gold Sultani Ducat - $450 - (Bass Harbor, ME)
Ottoman Empire Suleiman, “The Magnificent” aka “Qanuni, The Lawgiver” 1520 -1566 AD [AH 926-974] AV Gold Sultani [Ducat] dated 1520 Constantinople Mint Date of coin:??? Dia: 20 mm Wgt: 3.48 gr. VF+ Ref: Pere 176; ICV 3158; ex. Numismatik Naumann GmbH, Germany Suleiman I, ????? ?????? ? was Sultan of the Ottoman Turkish Empire and Caliph of Islam. Suleiman presided over the apex of the Ottoman Empire's economic, military and political power. He personally led armies in conquering the Christian strongholds of Belgrade and Rhodes as well as most of Hungary before his conquests were checked at the Siege of Vienna in 1529. He annexed much of the Middle East and large areas of North Africa as far west as Algeria. His Ottoman fleet dominated the seas from the Mediterranean to the Red Sea and through the Persian Gulf. He personally instituted major legislative changes relating to society, education, taxation and criminal law. His reforms harmonized the relationship between the two forms of Ottoman law; sultanic (Kanun) and religious (Sharia). He was a distinguished poet and goldsmith; he also became a great patron of culture, overseeing the "Golden" age of the Ottoman Empire in its artistic, literary and architectural development. GUARANTEE OF AUTHENTICITY If the buyer feels that the coin received is not as represented, just return the coin in the condition in which it was sent, and the buyer will be fully reimbursed for the cost of the coin, no questions asked. If the buyer is not happy, please let me know. I work to satisfy buyers. If you have any questions please click on “Ask seller a question”. I will gladly provide further information. SHIPPING: · To the U.S. = $3.50 USPS First Class with Tracking. · International = $22.00 USPS First Class · Multiple items may be grouped at no additional charge at the above rates. · All items will be carefully packaged.
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