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LOT 4202
Ottoman Empire. Salim III AR Yüzlük. Dually dated AH 1203 (Accession year) and RY 2 (AD 1791). Islambul (Constantinople) mint.
Toughra, mint and date below / Name and titles in four lines. Sultan 2562; Pere 705; KM 507. Very Fine.(30.96gr, 45mm, 12h.).
Provenance
Acquired from Leu Numismatik AG.
From the collection of a Surrey, UK, gentleman.
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