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10 Para Onluk Mahmud II
1223 (1808) year| Billon (.465 silver) | 2.7 g | - |
| Issuer | Ottoman Empire |
|---|---|
| Sultan | Mahmud II (1808-1839) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1223 (1808) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 10 Para (¼) |
| Currency | Kuruş (1688-1844) |
| Composition | Billon (.465 silver) |
| Weight | 2.7 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#111475 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 87% |
Reverse
Text, value within beaded circle
Lettering:
سلطان البرين
وخاقان البحرين
السلطان إبن (٢)
السلطان
Translation:
The Sultan of the two Lands, the Khan of the Seas, the Sultan son of the Sultan.
2 (Regnal year).
Comment
Weight varies: 2.80-3.20 grams. Two obverse varieties exist.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 10 Para (Onluk) Mahmud II 1223 (1808) coin from the Ottoman Empire is that it was made of Billon, which is an alloy of silver and other metals, in this case, .465 silver. This means that the coin was not made of pure silver, but rather a combination of silver and other metals, which was a common practice in coinage during that time period.
