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5 Kurus - Mahmud II 8th issue
1223 (1829-1832) years| Billon (.220 silver) | 15.19 g | 39 mm |
| Issuer | Ottoman Empire |
|---|---|
| Sultan | Mahmud II (1808-1839) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1223 (1829-1832) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 5 Kuruş |
| Currency | Kuruş (1688-1844) |
| Composition | Billon (.220 silver) |
| Weight | 15.19 g |
| Diameter | 39 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#79638 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 34% |
Reverse
Regnal year, mint name and accession year of the Sultan within 3/4 chain wreath.
Script: Arabic
Lettering:
٢٣
ضرب
في
قسطنطنية
١٢٢٣
Translation:
Duriba bi Konstantiniyye, 1223 :
"Struck in Constantinople. [Acession in] 1223 [AH]."
Edge
Plain
Comment
Weight varies : 15.00 - 16.00 grams.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 5 Kurus - Mahmud II (8th issue) 1223 (1829-1832) coin from the Ottoman Empire is that it was minted during a time of significant economic and political change in the empire. The coin was issued during the reign of Sultan Mahmud II, who ruled from 1808 to 1839 and implemented a number of reforms aimed at modernizing the empire and strengthening its economy. The use of billon, a silver-copper alloy, in the production of this coin reflects the empire's efforts to introduce new technologies and materials into its coinage during this period.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1223 (1830) | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1223 (1832) | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Kurus - Mahmud II (8th issue) 1223 (1829-1832) coin.
