Zeri Mahbub - Mahmud I ND (1730-1754) front Zeri Mahbub - Mahmud I ND (1730-1754) back
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Zeri Mahbub - Mahmud I ND

 
Gold 2.6 g 20 mm
Description
Issuer
Ottoman Empire
Sultan
Mahmud I the Hunchback (1730-1754)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1730-1754
Value
1 Zeri Mahbub (3.5)
Currency
Kuruş (1688-1844)
Composition
Gold
Weight
2.6 g
Diameter
20 mm
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#89309
Rarity index
95%

Reverse

Titulature of the sultan inside a circle divided by three horizontal lines.

Script: Arabic

Lettering:
سلطان البرين
وخاقان البحرين
السّلطان بن
السّلطان

Translation:
Sultan'ul-Barrayn wa Khaganu'l-Bahrayn, al-Sultan ibn al-Sultan :
"The Sultan of the two Lands, the Khan of the Seas, the Sultan son of the Sultan."

Comment

Weight varies 2.6-2.65 grams.

List of the mints :
1) إسلمبول - Istanbul (Turkey) :

2) مصر - Egypt :


Different cartouches exist :
  • Mim (9) :

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Zeri Mahbub - Mahmud I ND (1730-1754) coin from the Ottoman Empire is that it was minted during a time of significant economic and political change in the empire. The coin was issued during the reign of Sultan Mahmud I, who implemented various reforms aimed at strengthening the empire's economy and military. Despite these efforts, the empire continued to face challenges, including inflation, corruption, and conflicts with neighboring powers. The coin's gold content and intricate design reflect the rich cultural heritage of the Ottoman Empire during this time.