© David Mikeladze
© David Mikeladze
½ Sultani - Mahmud II
| Gold | 1.3 g | 17 mm |
| Issuer | Regency of Algiers (Algeria) |
|---|---|
| Sultan | Mahmud II (1808-1830) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1230-1240 (1815-1825) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | ½ Sultani (2.25) |
| Currency | Budju (1517-1848) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 1.3 g |
| Diameter | 17 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#80582 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Legend
Year
Script: Arabic
Lettering:
ضرب في
جزاير
١٢٤٠
Translation:
Struck in Algier
1240
Edge
Irregularly milled (hammered)
Comment
Weight varies: 1.15 - 1.60 g (SCWC 1801-1900)Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued during the reign of Sultan Mahmud II, who was the ruler of the Ottoman Empire from 1808 to 1839. This coin was minted in the Regency of Algiers, which was a province of the Ottoman Empire at the time. The coin's gold content and relatively low weight make it a unique and valuable collector's item for numismatists interested in Ottoman-era coins.
