20 Para - Mahmud II
1223 (1808-1817) years| Billon | 5.6 g | 27 mm |
| Issuer | Eyalet of Egypt (Egypt) |
|---|---|
| Sultan | Mahmud II (1808-1839) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1223 (1808-1817) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 20 Para (0.5) |
| Currency | Piastre (1688-1834) |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 5.6 g |
| Diameter | 27 mm |
| Thickness | 1 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#98917 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Regnal year at the top, accession year (1223) at bottom. Arabic script in between.
Script: Arabic
Lettering:
ضرب في مصر
١٢٢٣
Translation:
Struck in Egypt
1223
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 20 Para coin from Eyalet of Egypt is that it was issued during the reign of Sultan Mahmud II, who implemented significant economic and military reforms in an attempt to modernize the Ottoman Empire. The coin's design, featuring an ornate crown and a portrait of the sultan, reflects the influence of European styles and symbolizes the empire's shift towards modernization.
