1 Qafsi - Abdulhamid I
| Copper | 0.575 g | - |
| Issuer | Beylik of Tunis (Tunisia) |
|---|---|
| Sultan | Abdul Hamid I (1774-1789) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1188-1198 (1774-1784) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 1 Qafsi (1⁄1248) |
| Currency | Rial (1567-1891) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 0.575 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#112966 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Date at top
Lettering: ١١٨٨
Translation: 1188
Comment
Weight varies: 0.432-0.575 gDiameter varies: 8-10 mm
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during the reign of Abdulhamid I, who was the first Bey of Tunis and ruled from 1774 to 1784. He was a member of the Husainid dynasty, which was a powerful and influential family in the region. The coin's design and inscriptions reflect the cultural and religious influences of the time, and it is a valuable piece of history for collectors and historians.
