40 Para 1856 [Ottoman Empire]

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Reverse
In the central part - the number 40: "٤٠". Along the arc of the left and right edge of the coin, an inscription in Ottoman Turkish: "عز نصره ضرب في قسطنطينية" - "ABDUL MECID STRUCK IN CONSTANTINOPLE". Below - the year of accession to the throne of the Ottoman Sultan Abdulmejid I: "١٢٥٥" - 1255 AH (Hijri year) or 1839 AD. Decorative raised denticles are placed along the rim.
Obverse
In the central part, a tughra is depicted, with a rose to the right. Below, in 2 lines, an inscription in Ottoman Turkish: "١٨ سنة", which translates as: "YEAR 18". Decorative raised denticles are placed along the rim.