Ottoman Empire: Beslik or 5 Kurus? [Resolvido]

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Dear community,

I just bought a coin and can't seem to figure out which one exactly it is. Could somebody help me identify this coin?
My "proposals" are these two, but maybe it is something entirely different.

https://en.numista.com/catalogue/pieces29945.html
https://en.numista.com/catalogue/pieces79638.html

Thanks in advance,

Matt

Hello,
Is it possible to have the size and diameter of the coin ? That will determine its denomination.

The picture of the second link doesn't seem correct by the way : the regnal year doesn't match with this type.
Regnal year 26 on your coin too.
Cycnos, thanks for your reply. The weight is 14,9g and the diameter is 39mm.

So you're saying I probably have a Beslik - Mahmud II Constantine Mint 1833?
The Beslik is the other name of the 5 kurus, the only thing that changed between those issues is the rosette under the knot on your coin (it was not present during the previous years) ; it's the reason why we consider them as two different types.

So yep, your coin is a 5 kurus (Beslik) of Mahmud II, minted at Kostantiniyye in AH 1248 (1833).
I did realise that Beslik and 5 Kurus was the same, as it says so in the "value" column on both numista pages. But I hadn't seen the difference in design and also failed to determine the year of reign, so thanks for clarifying!

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