1 Kharub - Abdulmecid I and Muhammad II thick legend; 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 | 1272-1274 (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#112872 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Bey, mint, and Islamic date within wreath.
Countermark: "1", large and small countermarks exist.
Lettering:
محمد
مدة
بتونس
١٢٧٢
١
Translation:
Muhammad Muddat
In Tunis
1272
1
Edge
Plain
Comment
Countermark: "1", large and small countermarks exist.Countermark date: AH1275-1858
Host Coin: 6½ Nasri - Abdulmecid I / Muhammad II (thick legend) - KM#113.2
Interesting fact
The Beylik of Tunis, where this coin was minted, was a medieval Islamic state that existed from the 12th to the 16th century in what is now Tunisia. The state was known for its rich agriculture, trade, and cultural achievements, and its capital city, Tunis, was an important center of learning and commerce. The coin , which features the names of two Ottoman sultans, Abdulmecid I and Muhammad II, suggests that the Beylik of Tunis was under Ottoman influence at the time it was minted.
