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Qirsh - Mahmud II

1223 (1810-1814) years
Billon 7 g 29.5 mm
Description
Issuer
Eyalet of Egypt (Egypt)
Sultan
Mahmud II (1808-1839)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1223 (1810-1814)
Calendar
Islamic (Hijri)
Value
1 Qirsh
Currency
Piastre (1688-1834)
Composition
Billon
Weight
7 g
Diameter
29.5 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#80856
Rarity index
87%

Reverse

Legend with date at bottom and regnal year at top.

Script: Arabic

Lettering:
٧
ضرب في مصر

١٢٢٣

Translation:
7
Struck in Egypt
1223

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Qirsh - Mahmud II 1223 (1810-1814) from Eyalet of Egypt (Egypt) made of Billon weighing 7 g is that it was issued 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 reforms that aimed to standardize the currency and promote trade throughout the empire.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1223 (1812)  - - - - - -

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