Ottoman Empire, temp. Mahmud II, AR 20 Para, Constantinopole Mint, AH 1223 year 3

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Description

Ottoman Empire, Mahmud II, AH 1223-1255 / AD 1808-1839, AR 20 Para(silver,1.08g,20.5mm), Constantinople Mint, AH 1223 year 3
Arabic Title :  إسلامية، الدولة العثمانية، في عهد محمود الثاني، ٢٠ بارا فضية، ضرب في قسطنطينية، تاريخ الهجرة: ١٢٢٣هـ
Era/Ruler: Ottoman Empire, time Mahmud II Mint/Date : Constantinopole, AH 1223 year 3
Denom    : AR 20 Para Wt/Dia      : 1.09 g / 20.5 mm
Obv: Toughra within 3/4 chain wreath
Rev: Text, value and date within 3/4 chain wreath
Ref: KM 596 Rarity/Choice: Common, Fine (toned with wavy flan)
Note: Mahmud II’s era witnessed changes in various aspects of Ottoman governance, including military, legal, and financial reforms. The Constantinople Mint, located in the capital city of the Ottoman Empire (modern-day Istanbul), was one of the principal mints responsible for producing coins for circulation throughout the empire.