1 Nasri - Mahmud I
| Billon | 0.44 g | - |
| Issuer | Beylik of Tunis (Tunisia) |
|---|---|
| Sultan | Mahmud I the Hunchback (1730-1754) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1150-1151 (1738-1739) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 1 Nasri (1⁄104) |
| Currency | Rial (1567-1891) |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 0.44 g |
| Shape | Square (irregular) |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#113018 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Islamic date
Lettering: ١١٥١
Translation: 1151
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, and it features an inscription in Arabic that reads "al-Mahmudi bi-llah" which means "Mahmud, by the grace of God". This coin was also minted during a time of significant political and economic change in the region, as the Beylik of Tunis was established in 1705 and lasted until 1956, and it was a period of great cultural and artistic achievement.
