© doublezon
© doublezon
2 Budju Zudj Budju - Mahmud II
| Silver (.850) | 20.3 g | 38 mm |
| Issuer | Regency of Algiers (Algeria) |
|---|---|
| Sultan | Mahmud II (1808-1830) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1236-1244 (1821-1829) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 2 Budju |
| Currency | Budju (1517-1848) |
| Composition | Silver (.850) |
| Weight | 20.3 g |
| Diameter | 38 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#35360 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 64% |
Reverse
Script: Arabic
Lettering:
ضرب في
جزاير
١٢٣٨
Translation:
Struck in Algeria
1238
Edge
Milled
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during the reign of Mahmud II, who was the Sultan of the Ottoman Empire from 1808 to 1839. This coin was minted in the Regency of Algiers, which was a province of the Ottoman Empire at the time. The use of silver in the coin's composition and its weight of 20.3 grams also make it a unique and interesting piece of numismatic history.
