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Zolota - Mahmud II Kostantiniyye
1223 (1808) year| Silver (.600) | 3.4 g | 28 mm |
| Issuer | Ottoman Empire |
|---|---|
| Sultan | Mahmud II (1808-1839) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1223 (1808) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 30 Para = 1 Zolota (¾) |
| Currency | Kuruş (1688-1844) |
| Composition | Silver (.600) |
| Weight | 3.4 g |
| Diameter | 28 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#62542 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 74% |
Reverse
Script: Arabic
Lettering:
سلطان البرين
وخاقان البحرين
(١٧) السّلطان ابن
السّلطان
Translation:
The Sultan of the two Lands, the Khan of the Seas, the Sultan son of the Sultan.
17 (Regnal year).
Comment
Weight varies: 3.00-3.40 grams.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Zolota - Mahmud II (Kostantiniyye) 1223 (1808) coin from the Ottoman Empire is that it was issued during the reign of Sultan Mahmud II, who was known for his efforts to modernize the Ottoman Empire and promote economic development. The coin's design reflects this focus on modernization, with its use of a standardized weight and silver content, which was a departure from the traditional Islamic coinage that had been used in the Ottoman Empire up until that time. This coin is a rare example of an early attempt at standardizing currency in the Ottoman Empire, and it is highly sought after by collectors today.
