Ottoman Empire, Mahmud I, AR akçe, AH 1143 = AD 1730

-Islamic, Ottoman Empire, Mahmud I, AH 1143-68 = AD 1730-54, AR akçe (silver, 0.58g, 15mm), AH 1143 = AD 1730

-Arabic Title: الدولة العثمانية، محمود الأول، آقجة فضية، 1143 هـ

-Obv: Tughra and ornament

-Rev: Struck in Egypt year 1143; ‘ع’ (ayn in arabic)

-Ref: KM# 82.1

-Rarity/Choice: ER (extremely rare at this condition and not holed and probably the finest), aEF

-Note: This issue reflects a period of recovery and reorganization following the Patrona Halil Rebellion. Mahmud I focused on restoring stability, strengthening central authority, and managing ongoing conflicts with Persia and Austria. This era represents a phase of cautious reform and consolidation as the empire adapted to internal challenges and external pressures in the 18th century.