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© Sincona AG
¼ Rial - Mahmud I
| Billon | 5.87 g | - |
| Issuer | Beylik of Tunis (Tunisia) |
|---|---|
| Sultan | Mahmud I the Hunchback (1730-1754) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1147-1153 (1735-1741) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | ¼ Rial |
| Currency | Rial (1567-1891) |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 5.87 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#113014 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 88% |
Reverse
Continuation of Sultan name and title, mint and Islamic date
Script: Arabic
Lettering:
مصطفى
خان عز نصره
ضرب ١١۴٩ في
تونس
Translation:
Mustafa Khan
May he be victorious
Struck in Tunis
1149
Comment
Weight varies: 4.29-5.87 gYears AH1147 & AH1148:
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Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued during the reign of Mahmud I, who was the first Bey of Tunisia to issue coins in his own name, rather than in the name of the Ottoman Sultan. This indicates a growing sense of independence and self-governance in Tunisia during this time period.
