Introducing from Goldsilverjapan is an Ottoman Zolota silver coin minted in 1774 (2/1187 in the Hijri calendar). The ruler was Sultan Abdul Hamid I (reigned 1774-1789).
This coin has been graded AU55 by PCGS, but what is even more noteworthy is that it is the only one in the world graded by PCGS. A true Population 1 (one of a kind), it holds unparalleled value for collectors.
Coin Details
Country of issue: Ottoman Empire (now Türkiye)
Publication date: 1774 (Hijri calendar year 1187/2)
Ruler: Abdul Hamid I (1774-1789)
Denomination: Zolota silver coin
Grade: PCGS AU55 (Near Mint) - Vivid details
Population: Unique to PCGS (Pop 1, no higher grades available)
Obverse: Arabic inscription bearing the Sultan's name and title, tughra (royal emblem)
Reverse: Further titles and inscriptions glorifying the Empire
This is more than just an 18th century Ottoman silver coin. It is the only one in the world certified by PCGS, making it a unique collectible coin. A once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for collectors of Ottoman coins.
Collection value
Ottoman silver coins from the reign of Abdul Hamid I
Highly rated PCGS AU55
The only PCGS certified item in the world
Perfect for highlighting Islamic numismatics, Ottoman history, and rare coin collecting
1774 Ottoman Empire – Silver Zolota of Sultan Abdulhamid I – PCGS AU55 – Only Coin Graded by PCGS
Offered exclusively by Goldsilverjapan, this is a rare silver Zolota struck in AH 1187/2 (1774 AD) during the reign of Sultan Abdulhamid I. Certified PCGS AU55, this piece is extraordinary not only for its history and condition, but also because it is the only example of this type ever graded by PCGS.
This makes it a population 1 coin, a true numismatic standout that elevates its collectability and prestige.
🔹 Coin Details
• Issuer: Ottoman Empire (Türkiye)
• Date: 1774 AD (AH 1187/2)
• Ruler: Sultan Abdulhamid I (1774–1789)
• Denomination: Zolota (Silver)
• Grade: PCGS AU55 – About Uncirculated, sharp detail with only light circulation marks
• Population: Only coin graded by PCGS (Pop 1, none higher)
• Obverse: Arabic calligraphy with Sultan's name and titles, including the imperial tughra (monogram).
• Reverse: Further inscriptions honoring the Sultan and empire.
🔹 Why This Coin is Special
This is not just a rare Ottoman-era silver coin – it is the only certified example in the world by PCGS. For collectors who value exclusivity, this is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to acquire a population 1 Ottoman Zolota.
🔹 Collector's Appeal
• 18th-century Ottoman silver from the reign of Abdulhamid I
• Issued at the start of his reign (1774)
• PCGS-certified AU55 with strong details
• Unique: Only coin graded by PCGS – Population 1, none graded higher
• Exceptional investment for Islamic and Ottoman numismatics
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¥37,500Price
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