1 Para - Mahmud II 1223 (1828) front 1 Para - Mahmud II 1223 (1828) back
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1 Para - Mahmud II

1223 (1828) year
Copper - -
Description
Issuer
Regency of Tripoli (Libya)
Sultan
Mahmud II (1808-1839)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1223 (1828)
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
References
Numista
N#79922
Rarity index
94%

Edge

Irregular hammered

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1 Para - Mahmud II 1223 (1828) 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 "al-Sultanu al-Azam" (the Greatest Sultan) in Arabic, while the reverse side features a crowned shield with the initials "M II" (for Mahmud II) and a crescent moon and star, which are common symbols of Islam. This blending of design elements reflects the cultural and historical context of the Regency of Tripoli during the 19th century, when it was under Ottoman rule but also influenced by European powers.