20 Para - Mahmud II
1223 (1808) year| Billon | 2 g | 22 mm |
| Issuer | Baghdad Eyalet (Iraq) |
|---|---|
| Sultan | Mahmud II (1808-1839) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1223 (1808) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 20 Para (0.5) |
| Currency | Kuruş (1688-1844) |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 2 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#142395 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Legend around regnal year, mint and date in inner circle
Comment
Weight varies: 1.8-2.00 gInteresting fact
One interesting fact about the 20 Para coin from Baghdad Eyalet (Iraq) made of Billon and weighing 2g is that it was issued during the reign of Sultan Mahmud II in 1223 (1808), a time of significant political and economic change in the region. The coin's design likely reflects the cultural and artistic influences of the period, making it a valuable piece of historical artifact for collectors and historians.