© Stephen Album Rare Coins
© Stephen Album Rare Coins
Kurush - Mahmud II
1223 (1808) year| Billon (.465 silver) | 13 g | - |
| Issuer | Ottoman Empire |
|---|---|
| Sultan | Mahmud II (1808-1839) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1223 (1808) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 1 Kuruş |
| Currency | Kuruş (1688-1844) |
| Composition | Billon (.465 silver) |
| Weight | 13 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#434230 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
4 rows legend.
Regnal year above 'N' of Sultan in third row.
Lettering:
سلطان البرين
وخاقان البحرين
السلطان إبن (١)
السلطان
Translation:
The Sultan of the two Lands, the Khan of the Seas, the Sultan son of the Sultan.
1 (Regnal year).
Comment
Weight varies.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Kurush - Mahmud II 1223 (1808) coin from the Ottoman Empire is that it was minted during a time of significant economic and political change in the empire. The coin was issued 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 copper and silver alloy, in the production of this coin reflects the empire's efforts to introduce new technologies and materials into its currency. Despite the challenges faced by the empire during this period, the Kurush - Mahmud II 1223 coin remains a valuable and sought-after collector's item among numismatists today.
