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Atik Cifte Rumi - Mahmud II Kostantiniyye
| Gold (.956) | 4.8 g | 28 mm |
| Issuer | Ottoman Empire |
|---|---|
| Sultan | Mahmud II (1808-1839) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1230-1236 (1815-1821) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 2 Rumi Altin (72) |
| Currency | Kuruş (1688-1844) |
| Composition | Gold (.956) |
| Weight | 4.8 g |
| Diameter | 28 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#34994 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 85% |
Reverse
Text, value and date within beaded circle of ornate border
Script: Arabic
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Atik Cifte Rumi - 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 strengthening its economy. The use of gold in the coin's composition and its relatively high weight of 4.8 grams suggest that it was a valuable and important coin in its time.
