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#115995 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Sultan title
Lettering:
سلطان البرين
وخاقان البحرين
السلطان ابن
السلطان
Translation:
Sultan of the 2 lands and 2 seas
The Sultan, son of the Sultan
Comment
With a little shape instead of regnal year on reverse. Possibly a crescent or Arabic B "ب" like on KM#141without lines dividing legend on obverse
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" (The Great Sultan Mahmud II) in Arabic, while the reverse side features a crowned shield with a crescent moon and star, which was a common motif in Western heraldry. This blending of styles reflects the cultural exchange and influence that occurred between the Islamic world and Europe during the 19th century.