Ottoman Empire, temp. Mustafa III, Egypt Mint, AR 1 Para, AH 1171 year Illegible - RRR

Ottoman Empire, temp. Mustafa III, Egypt Mint, AR 1 Para, AH 1171 year Illegible - RRR

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Ottoman Empire, temp. Mustafa III, AD 1730-1754, AR 1 Para(silver,0.33g,14.7mm), Egypt Mint, AH 1171 year Illegible

Arabic Title : إسلامية، الدولة العثمانية، في عهد محمود الأول المعروف بـ "الأعوَج"، بياستر فضة، ١١٧١ هـ

Era/Ruler: Ottoman Empire, time Mustafa III

Mint/Date : Egypt, AH 1171 year Illegible

Denom : AR 1 Para

Wt/Dia : 0.33 g / 14.7 mm

Obv: Tughra and ornament on the right side

Rev: Struck in Egypt year 1171

Ref: km 101

Rarity/Choice: Rare, Fine

Note: Coins from the reign of Mustafa III, minted in Egypt, are relatively rare compared to those minted in Constantinople. Sultan Mustafa III reign saw various military campaigns and diplomatic endeavors, as well as efforts to implement administrative and economic reforms within the empire.The Piastre was a standard unit of currency in the Ottoman Empire, used for larger transactions. Coins like these played a vital role in facilitating trade and commerce within the empire and its provinces, including Egypt.