10 Para - Mahmud II type D
1223 (1808) year| Billon | - | 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 | Billon |
| Diameter | 25 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#115748 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Mint and date in beaded circle
Lettering:
ضرب
في
١٢٢٣
طرابلس
غرب
Translation:
Struck in Tripoli West
1223
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 10 Para coin from the Regency of Tripoli (Libya) made of Billon is that it features a unique blend of Islamic and Western design elements. The obverse side of the coin bears the inscription "La ilaha illallah" (There is no god but Allah) in Arabic, while the reverse side features a crowned bust of Mahmud II, similar to the design found on European coins of the time. This blending of styles reflects the cultural exchange and influence that occurred between the Islamic world and Europe during the 19th century.
