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ISLAMIC, Ottoman Empire. Sulayman I Qanuni ('the Lawgiver'), AH 926-974 / AD 1520-1566. Sultani (Gold, 21 mm, 3.47 g, 3 h), Quratuwa (Kratovo), AH 926 = AD 1520. Pere 179. Sultan 9217 (same dies). Very rare. Flan bent and straightened, otherwise, very fine.
From a German collection of Ottoman coins, formed from the 1980s to early 2000s.
Interestingly, part of the reverse legend ('hib' from the word 'sahib') is written on the obverse of this coin, thus providing evidence for the simultaneous production of obverse- and reverse dies.
From a German collection of Ottoman coins, formed from the 1980s to early 2000s.
Interestingly, part of the reverse legend ('hib' from the word 'sahib') is written on the obverse of this coin, thus providing evidence for the simultaneous production of obverse- and reverse dies.