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⅓ Budju Tugrali Batlaka - Mahmud II
| Silver | 2.75 g | 22 mm |
| Issuer | Regency of Algiers (Algeria) |
|---|---|
| Sultan | Mahmud II (1808-1830) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1226-1235 (1811-1820) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | ⅓ Budju |
| Currency | Budju (1517-1848) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 2.75 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Thickness | 2 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#80418 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 87% |
Reverse
Script: Arabic
Comment
Mintname not in octagramInteresting 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 a number of significant reforms, including the modernization of the Ottoman military and the creation of a new currency system. The Budju coin, which was introduced during this time, was a significant part of this new currency system and was used widely throughout the Ottoman Empire.
