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20 Qirsh - Mahmud II
1223 (1836-1839) years| Gold (.875) | 1.7 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | Eyalet of Egypt (Egypt) |
|---|---|
| Sultan | Mahmud II (1808-1839) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1223 (1836-1839) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 20 Qirsh (0.20) |
| Currency | Pound (1834-1916) |
| Composition | Gold (.875) |
| Weight | 1.7 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#58134 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Regnal Year
Mintname
accession Year
Script: Arabic
Lettering:
٣١
ضرب في
مصر
Translation:
31
Struck in Egypt
1223
Interesting 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. He implemented many reforms during his rule, including the modernization of the Ottoman Empire's currency, which led to the introduction of coins like this one.
