Ottoman Empire, temp. Murad III, AE Mangir, Halab Mint, AH 991 = AD 1583 - RRR

Ottoman Empire, temp. Murad III, AH 982-1003 / AD 1574-1595, AE Mangir(copper,5.04g,19.4mm), Halab Mint, AH 991 = AD 1583

Arabic Title : إسلامية، الدولة العثمانية، في عهد مراد الثالث، مانجير نحاسي، ضرب في حلب، ٩٩١ هـ

Era/Ruler : Ottoman Empire, time Murad III

Mint/Date : Halab, AH 991 = AD 1583

Denom : AE Copper Mangir

Wt/Dia : 5.04 g / 19.4 mm

Obv: Mint and year in a circle

Rev: Five-pointed star with motif of blessing

Ref: Pere 308 Sultan

Rarity/Choice: Rare, aVF (appealing earthy patina)

Note: During the Ottoman Empire, Mangirs were a small denomination of copper coinage used for everyday transactions within the empire. They typically featured inscriptions denoting the sultan's name, sometimes the mint location, and the date of minting. Murad III ruled the Ottoman Empire from 1574 to 1595 and was known for his military campaigns and administrative reforms. Coins minted during his reign reflect the stability and prosperity of the empire during this period. The Halab Mint, located in Aleppo, was one of the significant mints of the Ottoman Empire. Coins minted here played a vital role in facilitating trade and commerce within the empire and beyond.