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1 Kharub - Mahmud II
| Billon | 0.7 g | 14 mm |
| Issuer | Beylik of Tunis (Tunisia) |
|---|---|
| Sultan | Mahmud II (1808-1839) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1229-1255 (1814-1839) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 1 Kharub (1⁄16) |
| Currency | Rial (1567-1891) |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 0.7 g |
| Diameter | 14 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#35843 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 80% |
Reverse
Legend, date in circle, beads around
Script: Arabic
Lettering:
١٢٥٢
ضرب في
تونس
Translation:
1252
Struck in Tunisia
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued during the reign of Mahmud II, who was the first Ottoman Sultan to introduce a modern coinage system, which replaced the traditional Islamic coinage that had been used for centuries. This coin, the 1 Kharub, was part of that new system and was used widely in the Beylik of Tunis, which was a province of the Ottoman Empire. Despite being made of a relatively low-value material, billon, the coin still holds significant historical value and is a fascinating piece of numismatic history.
