Asper - Mahmud I
| Silver | 0.24 g | 13 mm |
| Issuer | Regency of Tripoli (Libya) |
|---|---|
| Sultan | Mahmud I the Hunchback (1730-1754) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1044-1144 (1732) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | Asper (1⁄40) |
| Currency | Kuruş (1688-1844) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 0.24 g |
| Diameter | 13 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#116117 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Comment
Diameter varies: 12-13 mmInteresting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued during the reign of Mahmud I, who was the first Ottoman Sultan to issue coins in the name of the Regency of Tripoli, which was a province of the Ottoman Empire in what is now modern-day Libya. This coin, made of silver and weighing 0.24 grams, was part of a series of coins issued by Mahmud I to promote trade and commerce in the region.