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⅓ Budju / Tugrali Batlaka - Mahmud II
| Silver | 2.52 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | Regency of Algiers (Algeria) |
|---|---|
| Sultan | Mahmud II (1808-1830) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1223-1229 (1808-1814) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | ⅓ Budju |
| Currency | Budju (1517-1848) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 2.52 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#80417 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Script: Arabic
Comment
Mint name in octagram typeInteresting 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. This coin, which was minted in Algiers, is a rare example of the currency used during that time period.
