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1 Para - Mahmud II
1223 (1808) year| Copper | 2.97 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | Regency of Tripoli (Libya) |
|---|---|
| Sultan | Mahmud II (1808-1839) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1223 (1808) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 1 Para (1⁄40) |
| Currency | Kuruş (1688-1844) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 2.97 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#66995 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 85% |
Reverse
Ornament and "Gharb"
Script: Arabic
Lettering: غرب
Translation: West
Edge
Irregular hammered
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Para - Mahmud II 1223 (1808) coin from Regency of Tripoli (Libya) is that it features a unique blend of Islamic and Western design elements. The obverse side of the coin bears the inscription "al-Sultanu al-Azam Mahmud II" (The Great Sultan Mahmud II) in Arabic, while the reverse side features a crowned shield with the numeral "1" in the center, surrounded by a wreath of laurel leaves. This blend of Islamic calligraphy and European-style heraldic elements reflects the cultural exchange and influence that occurred between the Ottoman Empire and European powers during the 19th century.
