© Hess Divo
© Hess Divo
¼ Cedid Mahmudiye Rubiyesi - Mahmud II Kostantiniyye
| Gold (.830) | 0.4 g | 13 mm |
| Issuer | Ottoman Empire |
|---|---|
| Sultan | Mahmud II (1808-1839) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1248-1254 (1833-1838) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | ¼ Cedid Mahmudiye (5) |
| Currency | Kuruş (1688-1844) |
| Composition | Gold (.830) |
| Weight | 0.4 g |
| Diameter | 13 mm |
| Thickness | 0.35 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#34889 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 74% |
Reverse
Arabic inscription. Regnal year, denomination and accession year within wreath design.
Script: Arabic
Lettering:
٣٠
ضرب
في
قسطنطينية
١٢٢٣
Translation:
30.
Struck in Constantinople, 1223.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued during the reign of Mahmud II, who was the 30th Sultan of the Ottoman Empire and ruled from 1808 to 1839. He was known for his efforts to modernize the Ottoman Empire and introduce new currency reforms, which included the introduction of the Cedid Mahmudiye Rubiyesi coin. This coin was minted in 1833 and was made of gold with a weight of 0.4 grams and a purity of 83%. It was used as a standard circulation coin during Mahmud II's reign and was an important part of the Ottoman Empire's currency system at that time.
