Sultani - Mahmud II type C var
1223 (1808) year| Gold |
| 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 |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#115994 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Sultan title and regnal year (or ornament)
Lettering:
سلطان البرين
وخاقان البحرين
١٤
السلطان ابن
السلطان
Translation:
Sultan of the 2 lands and 2 seas
The Sultan, son of the Sultan
14
Comment
Similar, but broader and thinner.Note: Assumed face value of 8 for the gold Sultani.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Sultani - Mahmud II (type C var) 1223 (1808) gold coin from the Regency of Tripoli (Libya) is that it features a unique blend of Islamic and Western design elements. The obverse side of the coin bears the inscription "al-Sultanu al-Azam Mahmud II" (meaning "The Great Sultan Mahmud II") in Arabic, while the reverse side features a crowned shield with the initials "M II" (for Mahmud II) and a crescent moon and star, which are common symbols of Islam. This blending of styles reflects the cultural influences of the Regency of Tripoli, which was a semi-autonomous region of the Ottoman Empire at the time.
