© Stephen Album Rare Coins
© Stephen Album Rare Coins
5 Para - Mahmud II type B
1223 (1808) year| Billon | 3.67 g | 23 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 | Billon |
| Weight | 3.67 g |
| Diameter | 23 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#115474 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
Sultan title and regnal year
Script: Arabic
Lettering:
سلطان البرين
وخاقان البحرين
٨
السلطان ابن
السلطان
Translation:
Sultan of the 2 lands and 2 seas
The Sultan, son of the Sultan
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Comment
Diameter varies: 22-23 mmType B
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. This coin was part of a series of coins issued during his reign to reform the Ottoman currency and stabilize the economy. The 5 Para coin was a significant denomination at the time and was widely used in trade and commerce.
