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¼ Zeri Mahbub
| Gold (.917) | 0.9 g | 13.5 mm |
| Issuer | Ottoman Empire |
|---|---|
| Sultan | Mahmud II (1808-1839) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1813-1820 |
| Value | ¼ Zeri Mahbub (⅞) |
| Currency | Kuruş (1688-1844) |
| Composition | Gold (.917) |
| Weight | 0.9 g |
| Diameter | 13.5 mm |
| Thickness | 1 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#98939 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 78% |
Reverse
From top to bottom the reverse contains the regnal year, mint name and accession year.
Script: Arabic
Lettering:
٨
Arabic script
mint name
١٢٢٣
duriba fi
Mint nameQustantiniyah
Accession year1223
Translation:
8
Duriba fi
Qustantiniyah (Constantinople)
1223
Edge
Oblique reeding
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ¼ Zeri Mahbub coin from the Ottoman Empire is that it was issued during a time of significant economic and political change in the empire. The coin was introduced in 1813, during the reign of Sultan Mahmud II, who was attempting to modernize the empire and address its financial difficulties. The coin was made of gold (.917) and weighed 0.9 grams, making it a valuable and highly sought-after currency at the time. Despite its value, the coin was not widely used due to its high denomination, and it was eventually replaced by smaller denomination coins. Today, the ¼ Zeri Mahbub coin is a rare and highly sought-after collector's item, and it serves as a reminder of the rich history and cultural heritage of the Ottoman Empire.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1814 | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1815 | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1817 | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1819 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for ¼ Zeri Mahbub 1813-1820 coin.
