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Kurus - Mahmud II Kostantiniyye
1223 (1810-1819) years| Billon (.465 silver) | 9.6 g | 33 mm |
| Issuer | Ottoman Empire |
|---|---|
| Sultan | Mahmud II (1808-1839) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1223 (1810-1819) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 1 Kuruş |
| Currency | Kuruş (1688-1844) |
| Composition | Billon (.465 silver) |
| Weight | 9.6 g |
| Diameter | 33 mm |
| Thickness | 1.2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#56305 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 84% |
Reverse
Script: Arabic
Lettering:
سلطان البرين
وخاقان البحرين
السلطان إبن ١٣
السلطان
Translation:
Sultan of the lands and Emperor of the seas, Sultan son of a sultan
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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. Mahmud II, who ruled from 1808 to 1839, implemented a number of reforms aimed at modernizing the empire and strengthening its economy. The introduction of this coin, which was made of a silver-copper alloy called billon, was part of these reforms, as it helped to standardize the currency and make it more efficient for trade and commerce. Despite the challenges of the time, the Kurus - Mahmud II coin remained in circulation for many years, a testament to the enduring legacy of the Ottoman Empire.
