20 Para - Mahmud II
1223 (1808) year| Billon | 1.6 g | - |
| 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 | 1.6 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#142396 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Legend in margin
Comment
Weight varies: 1.2-1.6 g; reduced weightInteresting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued during the reign of Sultan Mahmud II, who implemented significant reforms in the Ottoman Empire, including the modernization of the coinage system. This coin, with its unique blend of traditional Islamic design and European influences, reflects the cultural and historical context of the time.