1 Hayriye Altin - Mahmud II
1223 (1808) year| Gold | 1.4 g | 21 mm |
| Issuer | Baghdad Eyalet (Iraq) |
|---|---|
| Sultan | Mahmud II (1808-1839) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1223 (1808) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 1 Hayriye Altin (10) |
| Currency | Kuruş (1688-1844) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 1.4 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#142420 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Regnal year, mint and date within inner circle, legend around
Comment
Diameter varies: 20-21 mmInteresting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Hayriye Altin - Mahmud II 1223 (1808) coin from Baghdad Eyalet (Iraq) is that it was issued during a time of great change and reform in the Ottoman Empire. Mahmud II, who ruled from 1808 to 1839, was known for his efforts to modernize the empire and bring it in line with European standards. This coin, which was made of gold and weighed 1.4 grams, may have been part of a larger effort to standardize currency and facilitate trade throughout the empire.