© Garth Jacobs
© Garth Jacobs
1 Para - Mahmud II
1223 (1808) year| Copper | 2.5 g | 18 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 | 2.5 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#79875 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 91% |
Reverse
Mint and date, without "gharb"
Script: Arabic
Lettering:
طرابلس
١٢٢٣
Translation:
Tripoli
1223
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 "Mahmud II" in Arabic, while the reverse side features a crowned shield with a crescent moon and star, which was a common motif in Western heraldry. This blending of design styles reflects the cultural exchange and influence that occurred between the Islamic world and Europe during the 19th century.
