Ottoman Empire Gold Ashrafi 1115 AH (1703/4 AD) — Sultan Ahmed III, Cairo Mint For Sale

House of Emirates® in London and via our online store ( hoemirates.com )is thrilled to offer its elite clientele this majestic Ottoman Gold Ashrafi of Sultan Ahmed III, struck at the Cairo (Misr) Mint in AH 1115 (1703/4 AD). A remarkable survivor from the opening years of Ahmed III’s reign, this historic Ottoman gold coin embodies the grandeur of an empire whose influence stretched across three continents.

Struck in gold, weighing 3.36 grams and measuring 25 mm in diameter, this magnificent Ashrafi Altin displays the sophisticated calligraphy that makes Ottoman coinage so distinctive. Its beautifully arranged Arabic inscriptions transform the surface into an extraordinary example of Islamic numismatic artistry. The Cairo (Misr) Mint attribution adds further historical significance, connecting this coin to one of the Ottoman Empire’s most important centres of administration, commerce and monetary production.

The coin dates to AH 1115 (1703/4 AD), at the very beginning of the reign of Sultan Ahmed III, who ascended the Ottoman throne in 1703. Ahmed III would rule until 1730, presiding over one of the most culturally distinguished periods of Ottoman history. His reign became particularly associated with the celebrated Tulip Era, a period marked by remarkable developments in Ottoman architecture, gardens, literature, decorative arts and court culture. This Gold Ashrafi therefore represents not simply an ancient piece of gold, but a tangible witness to the opening chapter of a fascinating imperial reign.

The Ottoman Gold Ashrafi was an important Ottoman gold denomination and formed part of the empire’s sophisticated monetary system. Gold coinage carried a significance beyond its intrinsic precious-metal value: it communicated the authority of the Sultan, the strength of the state and the reach of Ottoman administration. The combination of gold, imperial inscription, precise dating and Cairo mint attribution makes this issue particularly compelling for investors interested in Ottoman monetary history and Islamic numismatics.

This exceptional example is NGC certified as Unc Details- and carries the specific NGC Certificate Number 8783155-009. Professional third-party certification provides an additional layer of authentication and documentation for this historic Ottoman gold coin. The striking calligraphic design remains visually powerful, while the warm golden surfaces evoke the prestige traditionally associated with imperial Ottoman gold.

For investors in Ottoman gold coins, Islamic gold coins, Sultan Ahmed III coinage, Cairo Mint issues and historic precious-metal assets, this AH 1115 Ashrafi Altin presents a remarkable opportunity to acquire a tangible fragment of Ottoman imperial history. More than three centuries after its creation, it continues to embody the wealth, authority and artistic sophistication of an empire at a defining moment in its history.

• Empire: Ottoman Empire
• Ruler: Sultan Ahmed III
• Denomination: Gold Ashrafi Altin
• Date: AH 1115 (1703/4 AD)
• Mint: Cairo (Misr)
• Metal: Gold
• Weight: 3.36 g
• Diameter: 25 mm
• Reference: KM-170
• Certification: NGC, Unc Details-
• NGC Certificate Number: 8783155-009

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