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Kurus - Mahmud II Kostantiniyye
1223 (1829-1832) years| Billon (.220 silver) | 2.60 g | 27 mm |
| Issuer | Ottoman Empire |
|---|---|
| Sultan | Mahmud II (1808-1839) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1223 (1829-1832) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 1 Kuruş |
| Currency | Kuruş (1688-1844) |
| Composition | Billon (.220 silver) |
| Weight | 2.60 g |
| Diameter | 27 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#22658 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 40% |
Reverse
Text,value and date within 3/4 chain wreath
Script: Arabic
Lettering:
٢٤
ضرب
في
قسطنطينية
١٢٢٣
Translation:
24.
Struck in Constantinople, 1223.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Kurus - Mahmud II (Kostantiniyye) 1223 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 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. Despite these efforts, the coin's weight and purity varied, indicating that the empire still faced challenges in maintaining the consistency and quality of its currency.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1223 (1831) ٢٤ | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for Kurus - Mahmud II (Kostantiniyye) 1223 (1829-1832) coin.
