5 Para - Mahmud II and Said
1231 (1815) year| Copper | - | - |
| 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 |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#115320 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Mint and date
Script: Arabic
Lettering:
ضرب
فى
بغداد
١٢٣١
Translation:
Struck in Baghdad
1231
Comment
This is the only Ottoman coin ever struck with a governor's name. Said Pasha was beheaded for this infringement of tradition.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 5 Para coin from Baghdad Eyalet (Iraq) made of Copper is that it features a unique blend of Islamic and Western influences in its design. The obverse side of the coin bears the inscription "Mahmud II and Said 1231" in Arabic, while the reverse side features a stylized floral pattern that was commonly used in Western coinage at the time. This blending of design elements reflects the cultural exchange and influences that occurred between the Ottoman Empire, which ruled Baghdad at the time, and European nations.
