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½ Sultani - Abdulhamid I
| Gold | 1.28 g | - |
| Issuer | Beylik of Tunis (Tunisia) |
|---|---|
| Sultan | Abdul Hamid I (1774-1789) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1188-1189 (1774-1775) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | ½ Sultani (10) |
| Currency | Rial (1567-1891) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 1.28 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#112965 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Mint and Islamic date within circle
Script: Arabic
Lettering:
ضرب
في
تونس
١١٨٨
Translation:
Struck in Tunis
1188
Comment
Note: Unknown face value for the Sultani. Assumed here as 20.Interesting fact
The ½ Sultani coin from the Beylik of Tunis (Tunisia) made of Gold weighing 1.28 g is interesting because it was minted during the reign of Abdulhamid I in 1188-1189 (1774-1775), which was a time of significant political and economic change in the region. The coin's gold content and intricate design make it a valuable collector's item for numismatists and historians interested in the history of the Ottoman Empire and its influence on the region.
