40 Para - Mahmud II (type B; with flower) 1223 (1808) front 40 Para - Mahmud II (type B; with flower) 1223 (1808) back
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40 Para - Mahmud II type B; with flower

1223 (1808) year
Billon - -
Description
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
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#115468
Rarity index
94%

Reverse

Sultan title and regnal year

Lettering:
سلطان البرين
وخاقان البحرين
١٣
السلطان ابن
السلطان

Translation:
Sultan of the 2 lands and 2 seas
The Sultan, son of the Sultan
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Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique design element - a flower - which sets it apart from other coins of the same era and region.