ISLAMIC, Ottoman Empire. Mustafa III, AH 1171-1187 / AD 1757-1774. 40 Para (Silver, 38 mm, 14.70 g, 12 h), Egypt, AH 1171 = 1757/8. Tughra of Mustafa III. Rev. ‘ʿAlī / ḍuriba fī / Miṣr / sana / 1171’ (‘Ali. Struck in Egypt (in the year) 1171’ in Arabic). KM-117. Extremely rare. Areas of weakness and with suspension loop attached, otherwise, very fine.
From the collection of Dr. D. Löer, ex Solidus E-Auction 75, 23 March 2021, 357.
Ali Bey was a Mamluk leader in Egypt who rebelled against the Ottoman Empire and ruled independently as Mustafa III.
Price realized | 480 CHF |
Starting price | 50 CHF |