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⅛ Budju Suman Budju - Mahmud II
| Silver | 1.67 g | - |
| Issuer | Regency of Algiers (Algeria) |
|---|---|
| Sultan | Mahmud II (1808-1830) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1225-1235 (1810-1820) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | ⅛ Budju (0.125) |
| Currency | Budju (1517-1848) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.67 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#80407 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 87% |
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 reform the Ottoman currency and stabilize the economy. The ⅛ Budju coin was equivalent to 1/8 of a standard Budju coin and was made of silver, which was a common material used for coins at that time. Despite its small denomination, this coin is a valuable piece of history for collectors and historians today.
