Obverse © Heritage Auctions – Reverse © Heidelberger Münzhandlung Herbert Grün e.K.
Obverse © Heritage Auctions – Reverse © Heidelberger Münzhandlung Herbert Grün e.K.
20 Para - Mahmud II type A, flower next to toughra
1223 (1808) year| Billon | 6.65 g | 31 mm |
| 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 | 6.65 g |
| Diameter | 31 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#115754 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Mint and date within beaded circle
Script: Arabic
Lettering:
٧
ضرب
في
طرابلس
غرب
١٢٢٣
Translation:
7
Struck in Tripoli West
1223
Comment
Weight varies: 5.38-6.65 gInteresting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued during the reign of Mahmud II, who was the Sultan of 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 flower next to the toughra (ottomans) on the coin signifies the reformed currency.
