Onluk - Mahmud II (Kostantiniyye) 1223 (1832-1839) front Onluk - Mahmud II (Kostantiniyye) 1223 (1832-1839) back
Onluk - Mahmud II (Kostantiniyye) 1223 (1832-1839) photo
© Nicolas Amado (CC BY-NC-SA)

Onluk - Mahmud II Kostantiniyye

1223 (1832-1839) years
Billon (.170 silver) 0.75 g 17 mm
Description
Issuer
Ottoman Empire
Sultan
Mahmud II (1808-1839)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1223 (1832-1839)
Calendar
Islamic (Hijri)
Value
10 Para (¼)
Currency
Kuruş (1688-1844)
Composition
Billon (.170 silver)
Weight
0.75 g
Diameter
17 mm
Shape
Round
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#41366
Rarity index
36%

Reverse

Regnal year, mint name and accession year of the Sultan in open chain wreath; all within wreath of flowers

Script: Arabic

Lettering:
٢٨
ضرب
في
قسطنطينية
١٢٢٣

Translation:
28.
Struck in Constantinople, 1223.

Edge

Reeded

Comment

NOTE: Weight varies from 0.50 to 0.75 gramms

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued during the reign of Sultan Mahmud II, who implemented significant reforms in the Ottoman Empire, including the modernization of the currency system. This coin, with its unique blend of silver and other metals, was part of those reforms, and it features an intricate design that reflects the cultural and artistic heritage of the Ottoman Empire during that time.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1223 (1836) 29 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for Onluk - Mahmud II (Kostantiniyye) 1223 (1832-1839) coin.