4 Kharub - Mahmud II
| Billon | 3.5 g | 21 mm |
| Issuer | Beylik of Tunis (Tunisia) |
|---|---|
| Sultan | Mahmud II (1808-1839) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1223-1231 (1808-1816) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 4 Kharub (¼) |
| Currency | Rial (1567-1891) |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 3.5 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#112919 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Mint and Islamic date in Arabic
Lettering:
ضرب
في
تونس
۱٢٢٨
Translation:
Struck in Tunis
1228
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued during the reign of Mahmud II, who was the first Ottoman Sultan to introduce a modern coinage system, which replaced the traditional Islamic coinage that had been used for centuries. This coin, with its unique design and composition, reflects the efforts of Mahmud II to modernize the Ottoman Empire and bring it in line with European standards.
