© Stephen Album Rare Coins
© Stephen Album Rare Coins
5 Para - Mahmud II and Said
1231 (1815) year| Copper | 6.78 g | - |
| Issuer | Baghdad Eyalet (Iraq) |
|---|---|
| Governor | Sa'id Pasha (1815) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1231 (1815) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 5 Para (⅛) |
| Currency | Kuruş (1688-1844) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 6.78 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#115319 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Mint and date
Script: Arabic
Lettering:
ضرب
في
بغداد
١٢٣١
Translation:
Minted
in
Baghdad
1231
Comment
The Tamgha was originally a sheep and cattle brand, later seal or brand. Each Turkish clan formerly kept its own Tamgha, to use as a brand and as a seal documents.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an intricate design on both sides, including an inscription in Arabic on one side and an image of a flower on the other.
