Ottoman Empire. Selim III. AH 1203-1222 / AD 1789-1807. AR Ikilik (2-Kurush) (45.3mm, 30.50 g, 12h). First Weight Standard. Islambul mint. Dated AH 1203, year 1 (AD 1789/90). VF.

Islamic Auction 12
Lot: 350. Estimated: $ 100

Rum and Anatolia, Silver

Sold For $ 375. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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Ottoman Empire. Selim III. AH 1203-1222 / AD 1789-1807. AR Ikilik (2-Kurush) (45.3mm, 30.50 g, 12h). First Weight Standard. Islambul mint. Dated AH 1203, year 1 (AD 1789/90). OC 28-017-01; KM 480. VF. Rare.

These heavy ikilik coins must have been produced for a short period before the introduction of the yüzlük, which was struck at an almost identical weight, in AH 1204. Later ikliks struck thereafter are approximately 5g lighter.

Closing Date and Time: 24 February 2026 at 10:56:20 ET.



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