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[Orthodoxcoins]

I need info about this silver coin. Can you help me?

[Istinpolin]

HI

This is an Ottoman AR 30 or 15 Zolta coin minted under Ahmed III in Qstantaniyye (Istanbul) the date is 1115AH (1703AD).

Denomintion depends on the weight:
30 Zolta - 15,04g 25,76mm
20 Zolta - 12,33g 13,64mm
15 Zolta - 7,21g 10,47mm

However, from the scan this coin looks fake, but one cannot tell this without having the coin in hand. The reason I am saying this is because Ahmed III coin are high in silver content. This one looks like Billon. But may be because of the image itself.

Best wishes,
Burak 

[Istinpolin]

Hi

I dont know this is a strange coin. It may be a contemporary forgery. If the size is 38mm then it is 1 Kurush (aka 40 Para). If this is authentic it may get you about $100 or even more. This is a scarce coin if authentic.

Yes Billon and Silver plated coins were possible during that time.

Best wishes,
burak

[Istinpolin]

Sorry about that

The denomintation is Zolta (see Nuri Pere 520). The size and weight are ok. Coin is authentic. Though coin is common. This condition could bring you about 40 Euros.

Best wishes,
Burak

[Orthodoxcoins]

Sorry about that

The denomintation is Zolta (see Nuri Pere 520). The size and weight are ok. Coin is authentic. Though coin is common. This condition could bring you about 40 Euros.

Best wishes,
Burak

Thanks, komshou!

[Istinpolin]

No problem my friend.

Yes in Romania you may find a lot of Ottoman coins. This one is really really nice and can be sold above catalogue price on ebay. In Romania many Mangirs are unearthed.

Best wishes,
Burak

[Istinpolin]

Hi

Ottoman AR Zolta Ahmed III 1115AH Qstantaniyye

Most people use the www.zeno.ru way of item description on Islamic coins on ebay. Let me know when it is up. But write me a pm rather than here. Asking such questions should better be done over pm I think. Moderators may not like this.

Best wishes,
burak