2 Hayriye - Mahmud II ND (1828) front 2 Hayriye - Mahmud II ND (1828) back
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2 Hayriye - Mahmud II ND

1828 year
Gold (.873) 3.5 g 28 mm
Description
Issuer
Ottoman Empire
Sultan
Mahmud II (1808-1839)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1828
Value
2 Hayriye (48)
Currency
Kuruş (1688-1844)
Composition
Gold (.873)
Weight
3.5 g
Diameter
28 mm
Shape
Round
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#79931
Rarity index
83%

Reverse

Regnal year, mint and date within center circle of flowers and ovals

Script: Arabic

Lettering:
غازى | محمود | خان
٢١
ضرب
في
قسطنطينية
١٢٢٣

Translation:
Ghazi | Mahmud | Khan
21. Duriba fi Konstantiniyye. 1223.

Ghazi | Mahmud | Khan
Struck [during the] 21[st year of the sultan rule] at Constantinople. [Accession in] 1223 [AH].

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 2 Hayriye - Mahmud II ND (1828) coin from the Ottoman Empire is that it was issued during a time of significant economic and political change in the empire. The coin was introduced as part of a broader effort to reform the Ottoman economy and currency system, which had been facing challenges due to inflation, debasement of the currency, and a growing national debt. The introduction of the 2 Hayriye coin, which was made of gold and had a relatively high value, was intended to help stabilize the currency and promote economic growth. Despite these efforts, the Ottoman Empire continued to face economic challenges, and the coin's value fluctuated over time due to a variety of factors, including political instability and the decline of the empire's power. Today, the 2 Hayriye - Mahmud II ND (1828) coin is a rare and valuable collector's item, and its history provides a fascinating glimpse into the economic and political developments of the Ottoman Empire during the 19th century.