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1 Kuruş- Mahmud II Kostantiniyye
1223 year| Silver (.730) | 5 g | 29 mm |
| Issuer | Ottoman Empire |
|---|---|
| Sultan | Mahmud II (1808-1839) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1223 |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 1 Kuruş |
| Currency | Kuruş (1688-1844) |
| Composition | Silver (.730) |
| Weight | 5 g |
| Diameter | 29 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#103420 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 89% |
Reverse
Text and date within rope wreath
Script: Arabic
Lettering:
٣
ضرب
في
قسطنطينية
١٢٢٣
Translation:
3.
Struck in Constantinople, 1223.
Comment
Weight varies: 4.60-5.20 grams.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Kuruş- Mahmud II (Kostantiniyye) 1223 coin from the Ottoman Empire is that it was minted during the reign of Sultan Mahmud II, who ruled from 1808 to 1839. This coin was part of a series of currency reforms that Mahmud II implemented to modernize the Ottoman economy and bring it in line with European standards. The coin's design features an inscription in Arabic script that reads "Mahmud II, Sultan of the Ottoman Empire," and it was made of silver with a weight of 5 grams. Despite its small size, this coin played an important role in the Ottoman Empire's economy during the 19th century.
