{"product_id":"1808-ah1223-ottoman-empire-1-kurush-silver-mahmud-ii-holed-coin1808","title":"1808 (AH1223) Ottoman Empire 1½ Kurush Silver – Mahmud II Holed Coin1808","description":"\u003cp\u003e\n Offered here is an authentic 1808 (AH1223) Ottoman Empire 1½ Kurush (1½ Piastre) silver coin from the reign of Sultan Mahmud II.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n This piece was struck at the Constantinople Mint (Istanbul) and features the classic Ottoman tughra (imperial monogram) of Mahmud II within a floral wreath design.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n Coin Details:\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n • Date: AH1223 (1808 AD)\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n • Denomination: 1½ Kurush\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n • Ruler: Sultan Mahmud II\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n • Mint: Constantinople\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n • Composition: 435\/1000 Silver\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n • Weight: Approx. 2.8 grams (varies slightly by issue)\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n • Diameter: Approx. 28 mm\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n • Edge: Plain\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n Condition:\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n This coin is circulated and shows honest wear consistent with age.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n There is a hole at the top, likely for suspension or jewelry use in the 19th century — a common practice for Ottoman silver coins.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n Strong eye appeal with visible tughra and readable inscriptions.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n A great addition for collectors of:\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n • Ottoman Empire coinage\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n • Islamic silver coins\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n • 19th century world silver\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n • Holed historical coinage\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n • Mahmud II issues\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n Please review photos carefully for exact condition.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n Ships securely and well packaged.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n Offered here is an authentic 1808 (AH1223) Ottoman Empire 1½ Kurush (1½ Piastre) silver coin from the reign of Sultan Mahmud II.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n This piece was struck at the Constantinople Mint (Istanbul) and features the classic Ottoman tughra (imperial monogram) of Mahmud II within a floral wreath design.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n Coin Details:\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n • Date: AH1223 (1808 AD)\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n • Denomination: 1½ Kurush\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n • Ruler: Sultan Mahmud II\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n • Mint: Constantinople\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n • Composition: 435\/1000 Silver\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n • Weight: Approx. 2.8 grams (varies slightly by issue)\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n • Diameter: Approx. 28 mm\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n • Edge: Plain\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n Condition:\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n This coin is circulated and shows honest wear consistent with age.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n There is a hole at the top, likely for suspension or jewelry use in the 19th century — a common practice for Ottoman silver coins.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n Strong eye appeal with visible tughra and readable inscriptions.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n A great addition for collectors of:\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n • Ottoman Empire coinage\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n • Islamic silver coins\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n • 19th century world silver\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n • Holed historical coinage\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n • Mahmud II issues\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n Please review photos carefully for exact condition.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n Ships securely and well packaged.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Cool Coins \u0026 Notes","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46806957424809,"sku":null,"price":52.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0679\/2468\/9065\/files\/10_bcf5faa7-4366-4022-94f8-85b37f8e4512.jpg?v=1771130313","url":"https:\/\/coolcoinsandnotes.com\/products\/1808-ah1223-ottoman-empire-1-kurush-silver-mahmud-ii-holed-coin1808","provider":"Cool Coins \u0026 Notes","version":"1.0","type":"link"}