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Numismatic and History Discussion Forums => Medieval, Islamic and Crusader Coins Discussion Forum => Topic started by: FORVM AUCTIONS on October 15, 2005, 11:25:53 am

Title: ID help, silver ottoman ?
Post by: FORVM AUCTIONS on October 15, 2005, 11:25:53 am

(https://www.forumancientcoins.com/coins/10877q00.jpg)

Thanks  ;D

Title: Re: ID help, silver ottoman ?
Post by: Nassif on October 15, 2005, 06:46:04 pm

MAMLUK and not Ottoman.
-AL ZAHIR ABU SA’ID JAQMAQ:842-857  H/1438-1453  AD.
Mint :missing[most probably Damascus]
If the weight under 1g it's Half Dirham
Ref:P . BALOG:741-45 date missing         S  .ALBUM:1008 (R)
nassif

Title: Re: ID help, silver ottoman ?
Post by: Istinpolin on October 15, 2005, 07:46:36 pm

I can confirm the mint of Dimashq. This is a good coin and rare as Nassif pointed out.
Balog reference is also correct

Best wishes,
Burak