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⅙ Budju Tugrali Nes Flik - Mahmud II
| Silver | 1.45 g | 18.5 mm |
| Issuer | Regency of Algiers (Algeria) |
|---|---|
| Sultan | Mahmud II (1808-1830) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1247-1252 (1832-1837) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | ⅙ Budju |
| Currency | Budju (1517-1848) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.45 g |
| Diameter | 18.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#80408 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 87% |
Reverse
Script: Arabic
Comment
Weight varies 1,4 - 1,5gSize varies: 18-19 mm
(ref: SCWC 1801-1900)
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 1808 to 1839. 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 ⅙ Budju coin was equivalent to 1/6 of a silver akce, which was the main unit of currency at the time.
