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½ Sultani - Mustafa III date at top
| Gold | 1.30 g | - |
| Issuer | Beylik of Tunis (Tunisia) |
|---|---|
| Sultan | Mustafa III (1757-1774) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1185-1187 (1772-1773) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | ½ Sultani (10) |
| Currency | Rial (1567-1891) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 1.30 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#112976 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Mint and Islamic date above
Script: Arabic
Lettering:
١١٨٦
ضرب
في
تونس
Translation:
1186
Struck in Tunis
Comment
Weight varies: 1.15-1.30 gNote: Unknown face value for the Sultani. Assumed here as 20.
Year AH1185:
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Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued during the reign of Mustafa III, who was the last ruler of the Husainid dynasty, which ruled Tunisia from 1705 to 1957.
