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Numismatic and History Discussion Forums => Medieval, Islamic and Crusader Coins Discussion Forum => Topic started by: Alexios on July 20, 2007, 02:57:48 pm

Title: id help pls!
Post by: Alexios on July 20, 2007, 02:57:48 pm

I have some turkish coins, that i am not able to identify, as i cant read the arabic alphabet.
Any help will be highly appreciated!
Thanks in advance
ALEX

Title: Re: id help pls!
Post by: Tanit on August 08, 2007, 01:23:00 pm

Hi Alex

These are Ottoman coins. 

Sultan Selim 1203-1222 AH (1789-1807 AD)
Silver 100 Para Mint Islambul

The date of the second coin is 1203 AH. The date of the first one is not legible.

http://www.osmanliparalari.com/28-3selim-1203/28-3selim-100para.htm

http://www.osmanliparalari.com/28-3selim-1203/28-foto/28-100P-1203-02-isl.jpg

Best regards
Tanit