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5 Para - Mahmud II
1223 (1835-1838) years| Copper | 6.2 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Eyalet of Egypt (Egypt) |
|---|---|
| Sultan | Mahmud II (1808-1839) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1223 (1835-1838) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 5 Para (0.00125) |
| Currency | Pound (1834-1916) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 6.2 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#25360 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 63% |
Reverse
Regnal year
Arabic script
Islamic year ١٢٢٣
Script: Arabic
Lettering:
ضرب في
مصر
١٢٢٣
Translation: Struck in Egypt 1223
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 5 Para coin from Eyalet of Egypt (Egypt) made of Copper weighing 6.2g is that it was issued during the reign of Sultan Mahmud II, who ruled the Ottoman Empire from 1808 to 1839. This coin was part of a series of currency reforms that Mahmud II implemented to modernize the Ottoman economy and align its currency with European standards. The 5 Para coin was equivalent to one-fourth of a piaster, which was the main currency unit in Egypt at the time.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1223 (1837) | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Para - Mahmud II 1223 (1835-1838) coin.
