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1 Para - Mahmud II Constantinople
1223 (1832-1838) years| Billon (.170 silver) | 0.15 g | 12 mm |
| Issuer | Ottoman Empire |
|---|---|
| Sultan | Mahmud II (1808-1839) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1223 (1832-1838) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 1 Para (1⁄40) |
| Currency | Kuruş (1688-1844) |
| Composition | Billon (.170 silver) |
| Weight | 0.15 g |
| Diameter | 12 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#119336 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 79% |
Reverse
Regnal year, mint and date
Script: Arabic
Lettering:
٢٧
ضرب
في
قسطنطينية
١٢٢٣
Translation:
27
Struck in Constantinople
1223
Comment
Weight varies: 0.08-0.15 gInteresting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Para coin from the Ottoman Empire is that it was issued during the reign of Sultan Mahmud II, who implemented significant reforms in the empire, including the adoption of a modern coinage system. This coin, which was minted between 1832 and 1838, features an intricate design that reflects the cultural and artistic influences of the time. Additionally, the use of billon, a metal alloy containing .170 silver, was a common practice in the Ottoman Empire during this period, and this coin is a prime example of that practice.
