20 Qirsh - Mahmud II 1223 (1835-1838) front 20 Qirsh - Mahmud II 1223 (1835-1838) back
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20 Qirsh - Mahmud II

1223 (1835-1838) years
Silver (.833) 28 g 37 mm
Description
Issuer
Eyalet of Egypt (Egypt)
Sultan
Mahmud II (1808-1839)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1223 (1835-1838)
Calendar
Islamic (Hijri)
Value
20 Qirsh (0.20)
Currency
Pound (1834-1916)
Composition
Silver (.833)
Weight
28 g
Diameter
37 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#28396
Rarity index
91%

Reverse

Regnal year
Mintname
accession year

Script: Arabic

Lettering:
٣٠
ضرب في
مصر
١٢٢٣

Translation:
year 30
Struck in Egypt
1223

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 20 Qirsh - Mahmud II 1223 (1835-1838) coin from Eyalet of Egypt is that it was minted during a time of significant political and economic change in the region. The coin was issued during the reign of Mahmud II, who was the Sultan of the Ottoman Empire from 1808 to 1839. During his rule, Mahmud II implemented a number of reforms aimed at modernizing the empire and strengthening its economy. These reforms included the introduction of new currency, such as the 20 Qirsh coin, which was intended to replace the older currency system and promote trade and commerce within the empire. Despite the challenges of the time, the 20 Qirsh coin remains a valuable and interesting piece of numismatic history.