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1 Kharub - Mahmud II
| Billon | 0.8 g | 14 mm |
| Issuer | Regency of Algiers (Algeria) |
|---|---|
| Sultan | Mahmud II (1808-1830) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1245-1252 (1830-1837) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 1 Kharub (1⁄48) |
| Currency | Budju (1517-1848) |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 0.8 g |
| Diameter | 14 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#80403 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 89% |
Reverse
Script: Arabic
Lettering:
ضرب في
قسطينة
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 part of a series of coins issued during his reign to reform the Ottoman currency and stabilize the economy. The 1 Kharub coin was equivalent to 1/40 of a gold lira, and it was used widely in trade and commerce throughout the Ottoman Empire.
