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Para - Abdülmecid I Kostantiniyye
| Billon (.170 silver) | 0.15 g | 12 mm |
| Issuer | Ottoman Empire |
|---|---|
| Sultan | Abdulmejid I (1839-1861) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1255-1260 (1839-1844) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 1 Para (1⁄40) |
| Currency | Kuruş (1688-1844) |
| Composition | Billon (.170 silver) |
| Weight | 0.15 g |
| Diameter | 12 mm |
| Thickness | 0.3 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#36569 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 68% |
Reverse
Text, value and date within wreath
Script: Arabic
Lettering:
ضرب
في
قسطنطينية
١٢٥٥
Translation:
Struck in Constantinople
1255
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued during the reign of Abdülmecid I, who was the 31st Sultan of the Ottoman Empire and ruled from 1839 to 1861. He was known for his efforts to modernize the Ottoman Empire and introduce new economic and political reforms. The coin itself is made of Billon, which is an alloy of silver and other metals, and weighs 0.15 grams. It was used as a standard circulation coin during his reign and is a valuable collector's item today.
