40 Para - Mahmud II type B; with "Nun"
1223 (1808) year| Billon | - | - |
| 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 |
| Numista | N#115957 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Sultan title and regnal year. Stars on lines 1, 2 and 3.
Lettering:
سلطان البرين
وخاقان البحرين
١٤
السلطان ابن
السلطان
Translation:
Sultan of the 2 lands and 2 seas
The Sultan, son of the Sultan
14
Comment
Similar to KM#186.1Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique combination of Arabic and Turkish influences in its design. The coin's obverse side features the name of the Ottoman Sultan Mahmud II in Arabic script, while the reverse side features a stylized "Nun" symbol, which is a common motif in Islamic art and architecture, along with the coin's denomination and year of issue in Turkish. This blend of cultural influences reflects the rich history and cultural diversity of the Regency of Tripoli, which was a semi-autonomous region of the Ottoman Empire in what is now modern-day Libya.