© Stephen Album Rare Coins
© Stephen Album Rare Coins
10 Para - Mahmud II type B
1223 (1808) year| Silver | 1.90 g | 25 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 | Silver |
| Weight | 1.90 g |
| Diameter | 25 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#115505 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Sultan title and regnal year
Script: Arabic
Lettering:
سلطان البرين
وخاقان البحرين
١٦
السلطان ابن
السلطان
Translation:
Sultan of the 2 lands and 2 seas
The Sultan, son of the Sultan
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Comment
Weight varies: 1.69-1.90 gDiameter varies: 22-25 mm
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 promote trade and commerce within the empire. The 10 Para coin was a widely used denomination during this time and was made of silver, which was a valuable and widely accepted metal for currency at the time.
