Catalogo
| Emittente | Aleppo Eyalet |
|---|---|
| Anno | 1575 |
| Tipo | Standard circulation coin |
| Valore | Akce |
| Valuta | Akçe (1534-1687) |
| Composizione | Silver |
| Peso | 0.37 g |
| Diametro | 13 mm |
| Spessore | |
| Forma | Round (irregular) |
| Tecnica | |
| Orientamento | |
| Incisore/i | |
| In circolazione fino al | |
| Riferimento/i | A#1336.2 |
| Descrizione del dritto | |
|---|---|
| Scrittura del dritto | Arabic |
| Legenda del dritto | |
| Descrizione del rovescio | |
| Scrittura del rovescio | Arabic |
| Legenda del rovescio | |
| Bordo | |
| Zecca | |
| Tiratura |
982 (1575) - ٩٨٢ - |
| ID Numisquare | 7599002220 |
| Informazioni aggiuntive |
Historical Context: This Akce, minted in Aleppo in 1575 (AH 983), dates from Sultan Murad III's reign (1574-1595), the twelfth Ottoman ruler. His era marked a pivotal transition for the Empire, witnessing continued expansion alongside emerging internal and external challenges, including economic pressures. Aleppo, a vital commercial hub, played a crucial economic role. Its mint produced substantial coinage, reflecting centralized administration and the Akce's widespread circulation as the standard silver denomination.
Artistry: The design adheres to established Ottoman Imperial numismatic tradition, emphasizing calligraphic elegance over figural representation, consistent with Islamic aniconism. Engravers for these small denominations are rarely recorded; the stylistic school is distinctly Ottoman. The obverse typically features the Sultan's name and titles within a decorative border. The reverse displays the mint name, Hal