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10 Asper - Mahmud II
1237 (1822) year| Copper | - | - |
| Issuer | Regency of Algiers (Algeria) |
|---|---|
| Sultan | Mahmud II (1808-1830) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1237 (1822) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 10 Asper (5⁄348) |
| Currency | Budju (1517-1848) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#80404 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Script: Arabic
Lettering:
ضرب في جزاير
١٢٣٧
Translation:
struck in Algeria
1237
Comment
NOTE (from Standard Catalog of World Coins by George S. Cuhaj 1801-1900) "Probably pattern issue"Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 10 Asper coin from the Regency of Algiers (Algeria) made of Copper is that it features an unusual design element - a small crescent moon and star symbol on the obverse side, which is not commonly found on coins from this region or time period. This symbol may have been added to indicate the coin's Islamic origins or to show the influence of Islamic culture in the region.
