© Chiefa Coins
© Chiefa Coins
1 Kharub - Mahmud I date at bottom
| Billon | 1.33 g | 14 mm |
| Issuer | Beylik of Tunis (Tunisia) |
|---|---|
| Sultan | Mahmud I the Hunchback (1730-1754) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1167-1168 (1754-1755) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 1 Kharub (1⁄16) |
| Currency | Rial (1567-1891) |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 1.33 g |
| Diameter | 14 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#113016 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 87% |
Reverse
Mint and Islamic date below
Script: Arabic
Lettering:
ضرب في
تونس
١١٦٧
Translation:
Struck in Tunis
1167
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 Tunis, a position he held from 1754 to 1755. This coin is a rare example of the currency used during his brief rule, making it a valuable piece for collectors of Tunisian numismatics.
