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Yirmilik - Mahmud II Kostantiniyye
1223 (1808-1832) years| Billon (.220 silver) | 1.6 g | 21 mm |
| Issuer | Ottoman Empire |
|---|---|
| Sultan | Mahmud II (1808-1839) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1223 (1808-1832) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 20 Para (½) |
| Currency | Kuruş (1688-1844) |
| Composition | Billon (.220 silver) |
| Weight | 1.6 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Thickness | 0.1 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#42617 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 36% |
Reverse
Regnal year on top.
Mint, and accession year.
Script: Arabic
Lettering:
٢٤
ضرب
في
قسطنطينية
١٢٢٣
Translation:
24.
Struck in Constantinople, 1223.
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Yirmilik - Mahmud II (Kostantiniyye) 1223 coin is that it was issued during a time of significant economic and political change in the Ottoman Empire. Mahmud II, who ruled from 1808 to 1839, implemented a number of reforms aimed at modernizing the empire and increasing its economic power. These reforms included the introduction of new coinage systems, such as the Yirmilik, which was designed to replace the older Akçe coin. The Yirmilik coin was made of Billon, a silver-copper alloy, and weighed 1.6 grams. Despite the efforts to modernize the empire's economy, the Ottoman Empire continued to face challenges, including inflation, corruption, and political instability.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1223 (1830) 23 | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1223 (1831) 24 | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1223 (1832) 25 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for Yirmilik - Mahmud II (Kostantiniyye) 1223 (1808-1832) coin.
