© hyperborea79
© hyperborea79
1 Para - Mahmud II ND
1808 year| Copper | 2.54 g | 17 mm |
| Issuer | Regency of Tripoli (Libya) |
|---|---|
| Sultan | Mahmud II (1808-1839) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1808 |
| Value | 1 Para (1⁄40) |
| Currency | Kuruş (1688-1844) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 2.54 g |
| Diameter | 17 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#57566 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Mint within beaded circle
Script: Arabic
Lettering:
في
طرابلس
Translation: in Tripoli
Comment
Pictures in Krause seem to be switched for KM#91.1 and KM#91.2Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Para coin from the Regency of Tripoli (Libya) made of Copper weighing 2.54g 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.
