100 Para - Mahmud II 1223-1227 (1808) front 100 Para - Mahmud II 1223-1227 (1808) back
100 Para - Mahmud II 1223-1227 (1808) photo
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100 Para - Mahmud II

 
Billon 24.68 g 44 mm
Description
Issuer
Regency of Tripoli (Libya)
Sultan
Mahmud II (1808-1839)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1223-1227 (1808)
Calendar
Islamic (Hijri)
Value
100 Para (2.5)
Currency
Kuruş (1688-1844)
Composition
Billon
Weight
24.68 g
Diameter
44 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#115761
Rarity index
94%

Reverse

Mint and date within beaded circle

Script: Arabic

Lettering:
٥
ضرب
في
طرابلس
غرب
١٢٢٣

Translation:
5
Struck in Tripoli West
1223

Comment

Diameter varies: 43-44 mm

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued during the reign of Mahmud II, who was the Sultan of 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 100 Para coin was equivalent to 1/4 of a Turkish lira, and it was widely used in trade and commerce throughout the Ottoman Empire.