© Stephen Album Rare Coins
© Stephen Album Rare Coins
1 Mahmudi - Ghalib
1223 (1808) year| Copper | 17.18 g | 23 mm |
| Issuer | Sharifate of Mecca (Saudi Arabia) |
|---|---|
| Emir | Ghalib ibn Musa'id (1788-1813) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1223 (1808) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 1 Mahmudi |
| Currency | Mahmudi |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 17.18 g |
| Diameter | 23 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#104362 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Date repeated twice and fish between dates
Script: Arabic
Lettering:
١٢٢٣
١٢٢٣
Translation:
1223
1223
Comment
According to Stephen Album: "Struck circa AH1223-1230 possibly by Muslim manufacturers from India that came to Arabia to prepare these coins as they are rather heavy and resemble contemporary copper paisas of western India."Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Mahmudi - Ghalib 1223 (1808) coin from Sharifate of Mecca (Saudi Arabia) is that it features a unique blend of Islamic calligraphy and Arabesque design, which reflects the rich cultural heritage of the region. The coin's design includes intricate patterns and inscriptions that are not only aesthetically pleasing but also hold significant cultural and historical value.
