2 Zeri Mahbub - Mahmud I (Pattern) 1143 (1731) front 2 Zeri Mahbub - Mahmud I (Pattern) 1143 (1731) back
2 Zeri Mahbub - Mahmud I (Pattern) 1143 (1731) photo
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2 Zeri Mahbub - Mahmud I Pattern

1143 (1731) year
Gold 5.15 g 36 mm
Description
Issuer
Eyalet of Egypt (Egypt)
Sultan
Mahmud I the Hunchback (1730-1754)
Type
Pattern
Year
1143 (1731)
Calendar
Islamic (Hijri)
Value
2 Zari Maḥbūb (7)
Currency
Piastre (1688-1834)
Composition
Gold
Weight
5.15 g
Diameter
36 mm
Shape
Round
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#317693
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Broad flan of required weight struck twice on each side with with zeri mahbub nisfiye (half zeri mahbub) dies

Script: Arabic

Lettering: sultan al-barain wa khaqan al-bahrain al-sultan ibn raghib al-sultan

Translation: Sultan of the two lands and Khaqan of the two seas, the Sultan, Raghib, son of the Sultan

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Pattern 2 Zeri Mahbub - Mahmud I (Pattern) 1143 (1731) from Eyalet of Egypt (Egypt) made of Gold weighing 5.15 g is that it is a rare and valuable coin that was minted during the Ottoman Empire's rule over Egypt. It is considered a collector's item and is highly sought after by numismatists due to its historical significance and limited mintage.