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⅛ Budju Suman Budju - Mahmud II
| Silver | 1.3 g | 17 mm |
| Issuer | Regency of Algiers (Algeria) |
|---|---|
| Sultan | Mahmud II (1808-1830) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1229-1245 (1814-1830) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | ⅛ Budju (0.125) |
| Currency | Budju (1517-1848) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.3 g |
| Diameter | 17 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#33084 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 58% |
Reverse
Script: Arabic
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during the reign of Mahmud II, who was the Sultan of the Ottoman Empire from 1814 to 1830. This coin was part of a series of coins that were minted during his reign, which aimed to standardize the currency system in the Ottoman Empire. The ⅛ Budju coin was equivalent to 1/8 of a standard Budju coin, which was the main unit of currency at the time. The fact that this coin was made of silver and weighed 1.3 grams suggests that it was a relatively small and lightweight coin, making it easy to handle and transport.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1238 (1823) | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for ⅛ Budju (Suman Budju) - Mahmud II 1229-1245 (1814-1830) coin.
