On the silver coin minted in the name of Selim III, “Han’’ is located above “Selim’’ in the Sultan’s signature. At the back, there is Sultan Selim III signature and the phrase “ضرب فی اسلامبول” (Duribe fi Islambol = minted in Islambol) and the year “1203’’ and “7’’ are included. The hole on it is not present in the original money.

Among the personal characteristics of Sultan Selim III, which stand out as well as his sultanship and decency, is that he is a poet, composer and calligrapher. Depending on economic, financial and political developments, during various periods of Selim III reign, there were partial reductions in the karat and dimensions of gold coins minted in his name. The Sultan’s practice of lowering the karat seen on gold coins was also reflected in the value of silver money. It is a silver coin in our museum belonging to the first year of Selim III accession to the throne.