© Stephen Album Rare Coins
© Stephen Album Rare Coins
40 Para - Mahmud II type A
1223 (1808) year| Silver | 15.27 g | 38 mm |
| Issuer | Regency of Tripoli (Libya) |
|---|---|
| Sultan | Mahmud II (1808-1839) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1223 (1808) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 40 Para (1) |
| Currency | Kuruş (1688-1844) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 15.27 g |
| Diameter | 38 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#115502 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Mint and date within wreath border
Script: Arabic
Lettering:
محمود
ضرب
في
طرابلس
غرب
١٢٢٣
Translation:
Struck in Tripoli West
1223
Comment
Weight varies: 14.50-15.27 gDiameter varies: 36-38 mm
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued during the reign of Sultan Mahmud II, who ruled 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 promote trade and commerce within the empire. The 40 Para coin was equivalent to 1/40 of a gold coin and was widely used in everyday transactions.
