© Stephen Album Rare Coins
© Stephen Album Rare Coins
10 Para - Mahmud II type A
1223 (1808) year| Billon | 2.46 g | 24 mm |
| Issuer | Regency of Tripoli (Libya) |
|---|---|
| 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 | 2.46 g |
| Diameter | 24 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#115473 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Mint and date
Script: Arabic
Lettering:
ضرب
في
طرابلس
غرب
١٢٢٣
Translation:
Struck in Tripoli West
1223
Comment
Diameter varies: 22-24 mmType A
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued during the reign of Sultan Mahmud II, who ruled the Ottoman Empire from 1808 to 1839. This coin was part of a series of coins issued during his reign to reform the Ottoman currency and stabilize the economy. The 10 Para coin was a widely used denomination during this time and was made of billon, a type of alloy composed of silver and copper. Despite its small denomination, this coin is a valuable piece of history for collectors and historians interested in the economic and political developments of the Ottoman Empire during this period.
