Ottoman, Sultan Ahmed I, 1012 AH, Silver Dirham, Halab mint (1012-1026 AH)

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Ottoman, Sultan Ahmed I, 1012 AH, Silver Dirham, Halab (Aleppo) mint (1012-1026 AH)(1603-1617 AD)
Weight 1.81 gm
Diameter 17-19 mm
Metal Silver
Obverse: Sultan Ahmed I Toughra signature.
Reverse: mint and date with decorations, " ضرب حلب ", struck in Halab, date is at the bottom " 1012 ١٠١٢ " under the letter " B ب " of the word " Halab حلب ". The line on top should read " خلد الله ملكه ", Khalad Allah Mulkahu (not visible), meaning, "May God Prolong his Reign"
Nice rare silver coin. Thanks to Alan (Manzikert) for his help in identifying this coin.

Maythem

[Manzikert]

It is Ottoman. but I can't add very much at the moment. I'll try and look more closely when I get home later tonight.

Alan

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Thank you Alan.

Maythem

[Manzikert]

It is a coin of Ahmed I (1603-1617), dated to his accession year (1012 H) at the bottom of the reverse. The denomination is possibly a 'beshlik' or 5 para, though it would be a bit overweight (should be c.1.6 gm). I'm afraid I'm not sure of the mint either (the line above the date), but it is possibly Brusa.

Alan

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Many thanks Alan, I will try to complete the rest of the coin details.

Maythem