20 Para - Mahmud II
1223 (1808) year| Billon | 4.2 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 | 4.2 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#142400 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Regnal year, mint and date
Lettering:
١٣
ضرب في
بغداد
١٢٢٣
Translation:
13
Struck in Baghdad
1223
Comment
Weight varies: 3.50-4.20 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 irregularly shaped coins. The 20 Para coin was a significant denomination at the time and was widely used in trade and commerce.
