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Token - Mahmoud II Belly Dance Coin
| Location | Ottoman Empire |
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| Year | 1833 |
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| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
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| Obverse description | Central field bears the tughra (royal monogram) of Sultan Mahmoud II in raised relief, surrounded by an elaborate floral and foliate wreath. An Arabic legend runs along the upper rim. A hole is pierced at the bottom edge, indicating use as a pendant or costume ornament. |
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| Reverse description | Central field contains a three-line Arabic inscription giving the mint name (Constantinople) and regnal year 27 of Sultan Mahmoud II (AH 1222 + 27 = AH 1249), enclosed within a leafy wreath. A hole is pierced at the bottom edge consistent with the obverse, confirming pendant use. |
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| Reverse lettering | ٢٧ ضرب في قسطنطينية ١٢٢٢ |
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