10 Para - Mahmud II
1223 (1808) year| Billon | 1.8 g | - |
| Issuer | Baghdad Eyalet (Iraq) |
|---|---|
| Sultan | Mahmud II (1808-1839) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1223 (1808) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 10 Para (0.25) |
| Currency | Kuruş (1688-1844) |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 1.8 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#142403 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Ornamental border around Sultan title in 4 lines within inner circle
Comment
Weight varies: 1.6-1.8 gInteresting fact
One interesting fact about the 10 Para coin from Baghdad Eyalet (Iraq) made of Billon and weighing 1.8g is that it was issued during the reign of Sultan Mahmud II in 1223 (1808), a time of significant political and economic change in the region. The coin's design features an intricate floral pattern and calligraphic inscriptions, showcasing the artistic and cultural achievements of the Ottoman Empire during that era.