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Altilik - Mahmud II Kostantiniyye
| Billon (.435 silver) | 12.8 g | 38 mm |
| Issuer | Ottoman Empire |
|---|---|
| Sultan | Mahmud II (1808-1839) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1248-1254 (1833-1838) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 6 Kuruş |
| Currency | Kuruş (1688-1844) |
| Composition | Billon (.435 silver) |
| Weight | 12.8 g |
| Diameter | 38 mm |
| Thickness | 1.6 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#11613 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 38% |
Reverse
Regnal year
Text
date and flowers within beaded circle
Script: Arabic
Lettering:
٢٧
ضرب
في
قسطنطينية
١٢٢٣
Translation:
27.
Struck in Constantinople, 1223.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Altilik - Mahmud II (Kostantiniyye) coin is that it was issued during a time of significant economic and political change in the Ottoman Empire. The coin was minted during the reign of Sultan Mahmud II, who ruled from 1808 to 1839 and implemented a number of reforms aimed at modernizing the empire and increasing its economic power. The use of billon, a silver-copper alloy, in the production of this coin reflects the empire's efforts to introduce new technologies and materials into its currency production during this time.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1249 (1834) ٢٧ | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1250 (1835) ٢٨ | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1252 (1837) ٣٠ | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for Altilik - Mahmud II (Kostantiniyye) 1248-1254 (1833-1838) coin.
