20 Para - Mahmud II (type A) 1223 (1808) front 20 Para - Mahmud II (type A) 1223 (1808) back
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20 Para - Mahmud II type A

1223 (1808) year
Billon 5.60 g 23 mm
Description
Issuer
Regency of Tripoli (Libya)
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
5.60 g
Diameter
23 mm
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#115773
Rarity index
94%

Reverse

Mint and date within beaded circle

Lettering:
٢٠
ضرب
في
طرابلس
غرب
١٢٢٣

Translation:
20
Struck in Tripoli West
1223

Interesting 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. This coin was part of a series of coins issued during his reign to reform the Ottoman currency and stabilize the economy. The 20 Para coin was a significant denomination at the time and was widely used in trade and commerce.