© Stephen Album Rare Coins
© Stephen Album Rare Coins
Sultani - Mahmud II type C var
1223 (1808) year| Gold | 3.40 g | 26 mm |
| Issuer | Regency of Tripoli (Libya) |
|---|---|
| Sultan | Mahmud II (1808-1839) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1223 (1808) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | Sultani (8) |
| Currency | Kuruş (1688-1844) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 3.40 g |
| Diameter | 26 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#115993 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Sultan title and regnal year (or ornament)
Script: Arabic
Lettering:
سلطان البرين
وخاقان البحرين
١٥
السلطان ابن
السلطان
Translation:
Sultan of the 2 lands and 2 seas
The Sultan, son of the Sultan
15
Comment
Weight varies: 3.20-3.40 gDiameter varies: 24-26 mm
Note: Assumed face value of 8 for the gold Sultani.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued during the reign of Sultan Mahmud II, who ruled the Ottoman Empire from 1808 to 1839. This coin was part of a series of coins issued during his reign to reform the Ottoman currency and stabilize the economy. The coin's design features the Sultan's name and title in Arabic script, as well as the date of issue in both the Islamic and Gregorian calendars. Additionally, the coin's gold content and weight were carefully regulated to ensure its value and authenticity.
