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Para - Mahmud I Kostantiniyye
1143 (1731) year| Billon (.465 silver) | 0.4 g | 16 mm |
| Issuer | Ottoman Empire |
|---|---|
| Sultan | Mahmud I the Hunchback (1730-1754) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1143 (1731) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 1 Para (1⁄40) |
| Currency | Kuruş (1688-1844) |
| Composition | Billon (.465 silver) |
| Weight | 0.4 g |
| Diameter | 16 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#55859 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 72% |
Reverse
Script: Arabic
Lettering: darebe fi Kostantiniye AYN BE 1143
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Para - Mahmud I (Kostantiniyye) 1143 (1731) coin from the Ottoman Empire is that it was made of Billon, which is an alloy of silver and other metals, in this case, .465 silver. This coin was issued during the reign of Sultan Mahmud I, who ruled the Ottoman Empire from 1730 to 1754. Despite being made of a relatively low-value material, the coin still holds significant historical and numismatic value, providing a glimpse into the economic and monetary systems of the Ottoman Empire during that time period.
