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½ Kharub - Mahmud I
1162 (1749) year| Billon | 0.69 g | - |
| Issuer | Beylik of Tunis (Tunisia) |
|---|---|
| Sultan | Mahmud I the Hunchback (1730-1754) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1162 (1749) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | ½ Kharub (1⁄32) |
| Currency | Rial (1567-1891) |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 0.69 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#113017 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
Mint and Islamic date below
Script: Arabic
Lettering:
ضرب في
تونس
١١٦٢
Translation:
Struck in Tunis
1162
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ½ Kharub coin from the Beylik of Tunis (Tunisia) is that it was made of Billon, which is an alloy of copper and silver. This was a common practice in the Middle East and North Africa during the 18th century, as it allowed for the production of coins with a silver-like appearance without using pure silver, which was more expensive and scarce. The use of Billon in coinage also made it easier to debase the currency, as the proportion of silver in the alloy could be reduced without affecting the overall appearance of the coin.
