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Beslik - Mahmud II Kostantiniyye mint
| Issuer | Ottoman Empire |
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| Year | 1810-1818 |
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| Thickness | 2.2 mm |
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| Obverse description | Central field features the elaborate tughra (imperial monogram) of Mahmud II surmounted by a floral ornament, all contained within a beaded inner circle. The tughra is rendered in the classical Ottoman calligraphic style with characteristic loop and extended strokes. A continuous foliate or geometric decorative band fills the area between the beaded circle and the outer rim. Note: coin weight is reported to vary between 24.00 and 26.00 grams across the series. |
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| Obverse lettering | محمود |
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| Edge | Plain |
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