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2 Kharub - Mahmud II
| Billon | 1.3 g | 16 mm |
| Issuer | Beylik of Tunis (Tunisia) |
|---|---|
| Sultan | Mahmud II (1808-1839) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1243-1244 (1828-1829) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 2 Kharub (⅛) |
| Currency | Rial (1567-1891) |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 1.3 g |
| Diameter | 16 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#112920 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Mint and Islamic date in Arabic
Lettering:
Rond central :
ضرب
في
تونس
١٢٤٤
Ecritures extérieures :
السلطان محمود خان ابن السلطان غبد الحميد خان دام ملكه
Translation:
Struck in Tunis
1243
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 minted in Tunisia, which was a province of the Ottoman Empire at the time. The use of Billon, a copper and silver alloy, was a common practice in the Ottoman Empire during this period.
