© Hany Gharib (CC BY-NC-SA)
© Hany Gharib (CC BY-NC-SA)
5 Para - Mahmud II
| Billon (Weight varies from 0.35 to 0.40) | 0.38 g | 14 mm |
| Issuer | Eyalet of Egypt (Egypt) |
|---|---|
| Sultan | Mahmud II (1808-1839) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1243-1250 (1827-1834) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 5 Para (⅛) |
| Currency | Piastre (1688-1834) |
| Composition | Billon (Weight varies from 0.35 to 0.40) |
| Weight | 0.38 g |
| Diameter | 14 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#329826 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Inscription with regnal year above and accession date (1223) below
Script: Arabic
Lettering: ضرب في مصر
Translation: Struck in Egypt
Interesting 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. During his reign, Mahmud II implemented significant reforms, including the modernization of the Ottoman army and the creation of a new coinage system. The 5 Para coin was part of this new system and was used widely in the Eyalet of Egypt, which was a province of the Ottoman Empire at the time.
