Egypt Gold Islamic Coin Zeri Mahbub Ottoman Sultan Osman III 1168AH 1754 AD XF+ - $450 - (Skippack, PA)
Cairo Egypt Gold Coin Ottoman Zeri Mahbub or Beloved Gold 1168 AH - 1754 AD Osman III - XF For your Islamic Coin Collection - OTM040 Details Description: Gold Zeri Mahbub (Beloved Gold) coin struck in Egypt during the reign of Osman III who ascended the throne in 1754 AD (1168 AH). The coin was struck in the period 1754-1757 AD (1168-1171 AH). The coin shows the date clearly as 1168 AH, which is Osman's accession date to the throne. Ottoman coins at that time used such a date for most coins struck during a sultan's reign and did not have the actual year of striking indicated. It also clearly shows the mint as Misr current day Fustat on the outskirt of Cairo the current capital of Egypt. The obverse of the coin has Osman's Toughra and the words"Ezat Nasruh Duriba Fee Misr Sanat 1168", while the reverse reads "Sultan al-Barain wa Khaqan al-Bahrain, al-Sultan Ibn al-Sultan." This coin has the letter Sad above the noun in ibn (this is type viii). The coin had a hole which has been plugged (please see about 12:00 O'clock on the obverse). Please carefully view the scan as it is part and parcel of our description. Date: Marked 1168 AH or 1754 AD. Mint: Misr current day Fustat on the outskirts of Cairo, Egypt Size and weight: This is a zeri mahbub, weighs 2.57 grams and is about 22 mm in diameter. References: It is KM 97 and is listed in Kazan as 824 and listed in Lane Poole's Catalog of the Khedivial Collection as1750. Condition: I would grade this coin as extremely fine with mush of its original mint luster remaining, and a well centered and bold strike. The calligraphy is very readable and is all there. The coin has a slightly wavy flan and has a plugged hole. However, this does not distract from the beauty or quality of the coin. This is a quality coin Please see photo to appreciate the quality and condition of this beautiful coin. Historic Perspective: Unlike prior Islamic coins struck in Egypt, Ottoman coins do not have long praying sentences. They contain the name…
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