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1 Para

Ottoman Empire 1 Para - Mahmud II

Ottoman Empire (Turkey) · AH 1223 // Year 26 (approx. 1833 AD)

A small, thin silver-colored coin featuring an intricate calligraphic Tughra on one side and Arabic script/date on the other.

Country: Ottoman Empire (Turkey)
Year: AH 1223 // Year 26 (approx. 1833 AD)
Denomination: 1 Para
Metal: Billon (low-grade silver alloy)
Grade: Fine to Very Fine, showing clear legends but some central wear and toning.

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Overview

A small, thin silver-colored coin featuring an intricate calligraphic Tughra on one side and Arabic script/date on the other.

Historical significance

Issued during the reign of Sultan Mahmud II, known for his westernizing reforms (Tanzimat precursor) and the dissolution of the Janissary corps. The coin reflects the complex Ottoman fiscal system and dating conventions.

Obverse (front)

The Tughra (calligraphic monogram) of Sultan Mahmud II, accompanied by flowers or ornaments to the right.

Reverse (back)

Arabic script reading 'Duriba fi Kostantiniyye' (Struck in Constantinople) with the accession year 1223 and the regnal year above.

Estimated value

$5-$15 in average circulated condition; $30-$50 in choice uncirculated condition.

What drives this coin's value

The regnal year (written above the inscription on the reverse) and the overall preservation of the thin silvering surface.

Grade assessment

Fine to Very Fine, showing clear legends but some central wear and toning.

Mintage & rarity

Common; millions were minted, though they are often found in worn condition.

Authenticity & counterfeit red flags

Check for correct weight and thinness. Replicas are often thicker or cast with 'mushy' details compared to the struck originals.

Notable varieties & errors

Varieties exist in the floral ornaments next to the Tughra and different regnal years from 1 to 32.

Similar coins

Often confused with 1 Para coins of other Sultans or larger Akce and Kurus denominations which share similar calligraphic designs.

Care & preservation

Billon coins are susceptible to environmental damage; store in a PVC-free flip or archival capsule. Do not clean, as the thin silver wash can be easily removed.

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