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1 Qafsi - Mahmud I date at bottom
1165 (1752) year| Copper | - | 9 mm |
| Issuer | Beylik of Tunis (Tunisia) |
|---|---|
| Sultan | Mahmud I the Hunchback (1730-1754) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1165 (1752) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 1 Qafsi (1⁄1248) |
| Currency | Rial (1567-1891) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Diameter | 9 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#113020 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Islamic date at bottom
Lettering:
ضرب
سنة
١١٦٥
Translation: Struck in 1165
Comment
Assumed lettering based on 1 Qafsi KM#43Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Qafsi - Mahmud I (date at bottom) 1165 (1752) coin from Beylik of Tunis (Tunisia) made of Copper is that it features a unique blend of Islamic and European influences in its design. The coin's obverse side features Arabic script and a depiction of the Ottoman Sultan Mahmud I, while the reverse side features a crowned shield with a cross and a crescent moon, reflecting the cultural exchange and blending of traditions that occurred during the time period in which it was minted.
