20 Para - Mahmud II
1223 (1808) year| Billon | 3 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 | 3 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#142398 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Regnal year, mint and date. Ornamental design in margin
Lettering:
١٧
ضرب في
بغداد
١٢٢٣
Translation:
17
Struck in Baghdad
1223
Comment
Weight varies: 2.933-3.00 gInteresting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued during the reign of Sultan Mahmud II, who ruled the Ottoman Empire from 1808 to 1839. He was known for his efforts to modernize the empire and introduce new currency reforms, which included the introduction of the Para coin, which was a new standardized currency that replaced the old system of bartering and using foreign currencies. This coin, in particular, was minted in Baghdad Eyalet, which is now modern-day Iraq, and was made of Billon, a type of alloy that is composed of a mixture of metals, typically copper, silver, and sometimes gold.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1223 (1808) 17 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 20 Para - Mahmud II 1223 (1808) coin.
