30 Para - Mahmud II 1223 (1808) front 30 Para - Mahmud II 1223 (1808) back
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30 Para - Mahmud II

1223 (1808) year
Billon - 34 mm
Description
Issuer
Regency of Tripoli (Libya)
Sultan
Mahmud II (1808-1839)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1223 (1808)
Calendar
Islamic (Hijri)
Value
30 Para (0.75)
Currency
Kuruş (1688-1844)
Composition
Billon
Diameter
34 mm
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#115982
Rarity index
94%

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin 30 Para - Mahmud II 1223 (1808) from Regency of Tripoli (Libya) made of Billon is that it features a unique blend of Islamic and European design elements. The coin's obverse side features an Arabic inscription, while the reverse side features a depiction of a crowned shield with a crescent moon and star, which was a common motif in European heraldry. This blending of design elements reflects the cultural exchange and influence that occurred between the Islamic world and Europe during the 19th century.