Young Indiana's Coin Collection

[WilliamBoyd8]

Yes, I am still curious about the book.

The date on the "Daredevils" coin is AH 1277 but there is also a
"Regnal year" of 10, which is the tenth year the Ottoman Sultan
was on the job.

These are Moslem lunar years which are shorter than Western years,
about 354 days or 97%.

The coin date would be AH 1277 plus 9 (as 1277 is already year 1),
then converted to an AD date.
AD 1869 = AH 1286 x 0.97 + AD 622 (Base year for Moslem dates).

Some Moslem countries use the Moslem base year and add solar years.

This question will be on the test.

Study wisely.

[Stoo]

Originally Posted by WilliamBoyd8

This question will be on the test.

*chuckle*. Thanks for the explanation. I know very little about the Muslim world and it's always nice to learn new things.

Are you a dealer or just a collector?

[WilliamBoyd8]

I have been into coins since I was a kid, but only as a collector or hobbyist.

I have traded or sold a few items to other collectors and on Ebay over the years.

[Montana Smith]

Originally Posted by WilliamBoyd8

Yes, I am still curious about the book.

The date on the "Daredevils" coin is AH 1277 but there is also a
"Regnal year" of 10, which is the tenth year the Ottoman Sultan
was on the job.

These are Moslem lunar years which are shorter than Western years,
about 354 days or 97%.

The coin date would be AH 1277 plus 9 (as 1277 is already year 1),
then converted to an AD date.
AD 1869 = AH 1286 x 0.97 + AD 622 (Base year for Moslem dates).

Some Moslem countries use the Moslem base year and add solar years.

This question will be on the test.

Study wisely.

This is the nifty conversion calculator I used to date the Turkish cartridge case 'trench art' I picked up.

[WilliamBoyd8]

I got one of my own, same size and date!



Ottoman Egypt 40 Paras AH 1277 Regnal year 10 (AD 1869)
Metal: Bronze
Size: 36mm
Weight: 24.36gm

A real "Indy" item that will go well with my "Temple of Doom" Moidore.