2 Para - Mahmud II and Said
1230 (1815) year| Copper | - | 18 mm |
| Issuer | Baghdad Eyalet (Iraq) |
|---|---|
| Governor | Sa'id Pasha (1815) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1230 (1815) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 2 Para (1⁄20) |
| Currency | Kuruş (1688-1844) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#115322 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Mint and date
Lettering:
١
ضرب
فى
بغداد
١٢٣٠
Comment
Diameter varies: 15-18 mmInteresting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an unusual combination of Islamic and Western-style designs. The obverse side of the coin bears the name of Sultan Mahmud II and the year 1230 (1815) in Arabic script, while the reverse side features a crowned shield with the initials "S" and "M" (for Said and Mahmud) flanked by two lions. This blending of styles reflects the cultural influences of the Ottoman Empire, which ruled over Baghdad at the time and was known for its fusion of Islamic and European artistic traditions.
