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1 Budju - Mahmud II
| Billon | 8 g | - |
| Issuer | Regency of Algiers (Algeria) |
|---|---|
| Sultan | Mahmud II (1808-1830) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1247-1253 (1832-1838) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 1 Budju |
| Currency | Budju (1517-1848) |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 8 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#80420 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Legend and year in the beaded circle
Script: Arabic
Comment
Weight varies 7.9 - 9.8g (SCWC 1801-1900)Interesting 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. This coin was minted in the Regency of Algiers, which was a province of the Ottoman Empire at the time. The use of Billon, a copper and silver alloy, was a common practice in the Ottoman Empire during this period.
