
Ottoman Empire, temp. Mustafa III, Egypt Mint, AR 1 Para, AH 1171 =AD 1758 Year 87 - RR
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Description
Ottoman Empire, temp. Mustafa III, AH 1171-1187 / AD 1757-1774, Egypt Mint, AR 1 Para(silver,0.31g,15mm), AH 1171 =AD 1758 Year 87
Arabic Title : إسلامي، الدولة العثمانية، في عهد مصطفى الثالث، ضرب في مصر، ١ بارا من الفضة، ١١٧١ هـ
Era/Ruler: Ottoman Empire, time Mustafa III
Mint/Date : Egypt, AH 1171 =AD 1758 Year 7
Denom : AR 1 Para
Wt/Dia : 0.31 g / 15 mm
Obv: Tughra of Mustafa III
Rev: Struck in Egypt, Year 1171
Ref: KM 101
Rarity/Choice: Scarce, VF
Note: MB2788:C2797xternal conflicts, including wars with Russia and Austria. In Egypt, the Ottoman presence was significant, and the minting of coins like these in Cairo or other Egyptian mints played a crucial role in the economic infrastructure of the empire. The 1 Para denomination was the smallest unit of currency in the Ottoman monetary system, used for small transactions. Coins like these provide valuable insights into the economic and political dynamics of the Ottoman Empire during Mustafa III's reign. They are prized by collectors for their historical significance and connection to this pivotal era in Ottoman history.