© David Mikeladze
© David Mikeladze
1 Kharub - Mustafa III
| Billon | 1.37 g | 15 mm |
| Issuer | Beylik of Tunis (Tunisia) |
|---|---|
| Sultan | Mustafa III (1757-1774) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1171-1178 (1758-1765) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 1 Kharub (1⁄16) |
| Currency | Rial (1567-1891) |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 1.37 g |
| Diameter | 15 mm |
| Thickness | 1 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | 1178 |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#63700 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 75% |
Reverse
Mint and Islamic date
Script: Arabic
Lettering:
ضرب
في
تونس
١١٧٧
Translation:
Struck in Tunis
1177
Edge
Plain
Comment
Weight varies: 0.82-1.30Years AH1171, AH1172, AH1173, AH1174, AH1175, AH1176, AH1177 & AH117x (off flan):
© Image courtesy of Sincona AG
Interesting fact
The 1 Kharub coin from the Beylik of Tunis (Tunisia) made of Billon and weighing 1.37 g is interesting because it was issued during the reign of Mustafa III (1171-1178 / 1758-1765), a time of significant political and economic change in the region. The coin's design and materials reflect the influence of various cultures and empires that had a presence in the region, making it a unique piece of history.
