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60 Para - Mahmud II Kostantiniyye
| Silver (.600) | 6.25 g | 34 mm |
| Issuer | Ottoman Empire |
|---|---|
| Sultan | Mahmud II (1808-1839) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1238-1243 (1823-1828) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 2 Zolota = 60 Para (3⁄2) |
| Currency | Kuruş (1688-1844) |
| Composition | Silver (.600) |
| Weight | 6.25 g |
| Diameter | 34 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#42428 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 79% |
Reverse
Script: Arabic
Lettering:
السّلطان
محمود بن عبدالحميد خان
دام ملكه ضر في
قسطنطينية
١٢٢٣
Translation:
Sultan Mahmud, son of Abdulhamid, Khan, may his kingdom endure.
Struck in Constantinople, 1223.
Comment
Weight varies from 5.60 to 6.25Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued during the reign of Sultan Mahmud II, who implemented significant reforms in the Ottoman Empire, including the modernization of the coinage system. This coin, with its silver content and unique design, reflects the efforts of the Sultan to modernize and strengthen the Ottoman economy during his rule.
