© Stephen Album Rare Coins
© Stephen Album Rare Coins
20 Para - Mahmud II
1223 (1808) year| Billon | 3.53 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 | 3.53 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#142399 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Sultan title in 4 lines
Script: Arabic
Lettering: ١٥
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued during the reign of Sultan Mahmud II, who was the 30th Sultan of the Ottoman Empire and ruled from 1808 to 1839. He was known for his efforts to modernize the Ottoman 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. The 20 Para coin was a significant denomination at the time and was widely used in trade and commerce.
