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Qirsh - Mahmud II

1223 (1827-1833) years
Silver 3.07 g 27 mm
Description
Issuer
Eyalet of Egypt (Egypt)
Sultan
Mahmud II (1808-1839)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1223 (1827-1833)
Calendar
Islamic (Hijri)
Value
1 Qirsh
Currency
Piastre (1688-1834)
Composition
Silver
Weight
3.07 g
Diameter
27 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#36882
Rarity index
76%

Reverse

Script: Arabic

Lettering:
٢٣
ضرب
في
مصر
١٢٢٣

Translation:
23
Struck
in
Egypt
1223

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Qirsh - Mahmud II 1223 (1827-1833) from Eyalet of Egypt (Egypt) made of Silver weighing 3.07 g is that it was minted during the reign of Sultan Mahmud II, who was known for his efforts to modernize the Ottoman Empire. This coin was part of a series of currency reforms that aimed to standardize the currency across the empire and promote trade and commerce. The use of silver in the coin's production also reflects the value placed on this precious metal at the time.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1223 (1828) ٢٢ - - - - - -
1223 (1829) ٢٣ - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for Qirsh - Mahmud II 1223 (1827-1833) coin.