© David Mikeladze
© David Mikeladze
¼ Budju - Mahmud II
| Silver (.850) | 2.4 g | 21 mm |
| Issuer | Regency of Algiers (Algeria) |
|---|---|
| Sultan | Mahmud II (1808-1830) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1229-1246 (1814-1831) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | ¼ Budju |
| Currency | Budju (1517-1848) |
| Composition | Silver (.850) |
| Weight | 2.4 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#35356 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 46% |
Reverse
Script: Arabic
Lettering:
ضرب في
جزائير
١٢٣٧
Translation:
Struck in Algeria
1237
Edge
Milled
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued during the reign of Mahmud II, who was the Sultan of the Ottoman Empire from 1808 to 1839. During his reign, Mahmud II implemented significant reforms, including the modernization of the Ottoman army and the creation of a new currency system. The ¼ Budju coin, which was made of silver and weighed 2.4 grams, was part of this new currency system and was used widely in the Regency of Algiers, which was a province of the Ottoman Empire at the time.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1237 (1822) | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1244 (1829) | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for ¼ Budju - Mahmud II 1229-1246 (1814-1831) coin.
