40 Para - Mahmud II type B; with sprig
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#115959 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Sultan title and regnal year.
Lettering:
سلطان البرين
وخاقان البحرين
١٤
السلطان ابن
السلطان
Translation:
Sultan of the 2 lands and 2 seas
The Sultan, son of the Sultan
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Comment
Similar to KM#186.1Interesting 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 coin features an interesting blend of Islamic and European influences in its design, reflecting the cultural exchange and political ties between the Ottoman Empire and European powers at the time.
