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5 Para - Mahmud II type A
1223 (1808) year| Silver | 1.91 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | Regency of Tripoli (Libya) |
|---|---|
| Sultan | Mahmud II (1808-1839) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1223 (1808) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 5 Para (⅛) |
| Currency | Kuruş (1688-1844) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.91 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#115987 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Mint and date within wreath
Script: Arabic
Lettering:
ضرب
في
طرابلس
غرب
١٢٢٣
Translation:
Struck in Tripoli West
1223
Comment
Weight varies: 1.855-1.91 gInteresting fact
One interesting fact about the 5 Para coin from the Regency of Tripoli (Libya) is that it was minted during the reign of Sultan Mahmud II, who ruled the Ottoman Empire from 1808 to 1839. This coin was part of a series of coins minted during his reign, which aimed to standardize the currency across the empire. The 5 Para coin was made of silver and weighed 1.91 grams, making it a valuable and durable coin for everyday transactions.
