40 Para - Mahmud II type A; circular ornate borders
1223 (1808) year| Billon | 11.98 g | 39 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 | Billon |
| Weight | 11.98 g |
| Diameter | 39 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#115961 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Mint and date within beaded circle. Circular ornate border
Lettering:
١٨
ضرب في
طرابلس
غرب
١٢٢٣
Translation:
18
Struck in Tripoli West
1223
Comment
Diameter varies: 36-39 mmInteresting 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 40 Para coin was equivalent to 1/40 of a gold lira, and it was widely used in trade and commerce throughout the Ottoman Empire.
