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1 Nasri - Mahmud II

 
Billon 0.20 g -
Description
Issuer
Beylik of Tunis (Tunisia)
Sultan
Mahmud II (1808-1839)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1228-1229 (1813-1814)
Calendar
Islamic (Hijri)
Value
1 Nasri (1⁄104)
Currency
Rial (1567-1891)
Composition
Billon
Weight
0.20 g
Size
8 mm
Shape
Square (irregular)
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-08
References
Numista
N#112922
Rarity index
94%

Reverse

Mint and Islamic date in Arabic

Lettering:
ضرب
في
تونس
۱٢٢٨

Translation:
Struck in Tunis
1228

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued during the reign of Mahmud II, who was the first Bey of Tunis to issue coins with his own name and title, rather than using the name of the Ottoman Sultan. This indicates a growing sense of independence and self-governance in the Beylik of Tunis during this time period.