10 Para - Mahmud II 1223 (1808) front 10 Para - Mahmud II 1223 (1808) back
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10 Para - Mahmud II

1223 (1808) year
Billon 2.1 g -
Description
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
2.1 g
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#142405
Rarity index
94%

Reverse

Mint and date within beaded inner circle

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 10 Para coin from Baghdad Eyalet (Iraq) made of Billon and weighing 2.1g 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 and materials reflect the influence of various cultures and empires that have shaped the region's history, making it a unique and valuable piece for collectors and historians.