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⅛ Budju Suman Budju - Mahmud II
| Silver | 1.61 g | 16 mm |
| Issuer | Regency of Algiers (Algeria) |
|---|---|
| Sultan | Mahmud II (1808-1830) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1223-1224 (1808-1809) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | ⅛ Budju (0.125) |
| Currency | Budju (1517-1848) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.61 g |
| Diameter | 16 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#80406 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Script: Arabic
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. This coin was part of a series of coins issued during his reign to help 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. This coin was made of silver and weighed 1.61 grams, making it a valuable and highly sought-after collector's item among numismatists today.
