© Poinsignon Numismatique
© Poinsignon Numismatique
1 Kharub - Abdulmecid I and Muhammad II Countermarked
| Copper | 11.60 g | 28 mm |
| Issuer | Beylik of Tunis (Tunisia) |
|---|---|
| Sultan | Abdulmejid I (1839-1861) |
| Ruling authority | Muhammad II (1855-1859) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1263-1271 (1858) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 1 Kharub (1⁄16) |
| Currency | Rial (1567-1891) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 11.60 g |
| Diameter | 28 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#35849 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 67% |
Reverse
Arabic inscriptions between two branches, date at bottom.
Script: Arabic
Lettering: ١٣٧٠
Edge
Plain
Comment
Countermark: "1", large and small countermarks exist.Countermark date: AH1275-1858
Host Coin: 6½ Nasri - Abdulmecid I / Ahmad I - KM#104
Interesting fact
The Beylik of Tunis, where this coin was minted, was a province of the Ottoman Empire, and the coinage of the region was heavily influenced by Ottoman coinage. In fact, the design of this coin, featuring the names of both Abdulmecid I and Muhammad II, reflects the Ottoman tradition of including the names of both the reigning sultan and his successor on coins. This coin is a unique example of the blending of Ottoman and local Tunisian influences in coinage.
