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

1223 (1808) year
Billon 7.73 g 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
Weight
7.73 g
Diameter
34 mm
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#115775
Rarity index
94%

Reverse

Mint and date within center circle of lozenge

Lettering:
ضرب
في
طرابلس
غرب
١٢٢٣

Translation:
Struck in Tripoli West
1223

Comment

Diameter varies: 33-34 mm

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. This coin was part of a series of coins issued during his reign to reform the Ottoman currency and stabilize the economy. The 30 Para coin was equivalent to 1/40 of a gold lira, and it was widely used in trade and commerce throughout the Ottoman Empire.