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Para - Mahmud I Kostantiniyye ND
| Billon (.465 silver) | 0.4 g | 16 mm |
| Issuer | Ottoman Empire |
|---|---|
| Sultan | Mahmud I the Hunchback (1730-1754) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1737-1745 |
| Value | 1 Para (1⁄40) |
| Currency | Kuruş (1688-1844) |
| Composition | Billon (.465 silver) |
| Weight | 0.4 g |
| Diameter | 16 mm |
| Thickness | 1 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#55780 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 63% |
Reverse
Mint mark identifies Constantinople mint as the location the coin was produced. Year of accession is located at the bottom and is identified as 1143 (1731). Symbols to the left of the accession year identify the specific year of production.
Script: Arabic
Lettering: darebe fi Kostantiniye AYN ELIF 1143
Edge
Smooth. The coin is paper-thin, so there is barely any edge to speak of.
Comment
Weight varies 0.4-0.61 grams. Varieties of ornamentation and toughra exist.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Para - Mahmud I (Kostantiniyye) coin is that it was issued during a time of significant economic and political change in the Ottoman Empire. Mahmud I, who ruled from 1730 to 1754, implemented various reforms aimed at modernizing the empire and strengthening its economy. The use of billon, a silver-copper alloy, in the production of coins was one of these reforms, as it helped to reduce the cost of coinage while still maintaining the value of the currency. This coin, issued during Mahmud's reign, reflects the empire's efforts to adapt to changing economic conditions and maintain its position as a major world power.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1741) ۱٢ | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for Para - Mahmud I (Kostantiniyye) ND (1737-1745) coin.
