© catalog
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Kurus - Mahmud II Kostantiniyye
1223 (1828-1829) years| Silver (.833) | 1.60 g | 22 mm |
| Issuer | Ottoman Empire |
|---|---|
| Sultan | Mahmud II (1808-1839) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1223 (1828-1829) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 1 Kuruş |
| Currency | Kuruş (1688-1844) |
| Composition | Silver (.833) |
| Weight | 1.60 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Thickness | 0.2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#42828 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 83% |
Reverse
Text, value and date within circle of designed wreath
Script: Arabic
Lettering:
٢١
ضرب
في
قسطنطينية
١٢٢٣
Translation:
21.
Struck in Constantinple, 1223.
Comment
Weight varies from 1.4 to 1.6 gramsInteresting 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 in 1828-1829, a period known as the "Tanzimat" era, which saw a series of reforms aimed at modernizing the empire and addressing its financial struggles. The use of silver in the coin's composition and its relatively low weight were likely a result of these reforms, which aimed to stabilize the empire's economy and make its currency more reliable.
