© Soler y Llach
© Soler y Llach
1 Para - Mahmud II
1223 (1808) year| Copper | - | - |
| 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 |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#79876 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Mint and date within stylized lozenge
Script: Arabic
Lettering:
في
طرابلس
١٢٢٣
Translation:
in Tripoli
1223
Edge
Irregular hammered
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Para - Mahmud II 1223 (1808) coin from Regency of Tripoli (Libya) made of Copper 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 Ottoman Empire, which ruled Libya at the time, and European nations.
