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1 Qafsi - Osman III
1168 (1755) year| Copper | 0.71 g | 10 mm |
| Issuer | Beylik of Tunis (Tunisia) |
|---|---|
| Sultan | Osman III (1754-1757) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1168 (1755) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 1 Qafsi (1⁄1248) |
| Currency | Rial (1567-1891) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 0.71 g |
| Diameter | 10 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#157487 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Comment
From Heritage Auctions:"Apparently Unrecorded Burben of Osman III From Tunisia
Ottoman Empire. Osman III Pair of Tunisian Burben,
1) AH (11)86? (Error for AH 1168 / 1754/5) - VF, Tunus mint (in Tunisia), 0.67gm, 10mm, KM-Unl., ICV-Unl., Pere-Unl.
2) AH 1168 (1754/5), Tunus mint (in Tunisia) - About XF, 0.71gm, 9.0mm, KM-Unl., ICV-Unl., Pere-Unl.
An apparently unrecorded emission of Osman III from Tunisia, of whom no Tunisian issues were previously known, the two specimens here, when taken together, allowing a reading of duriba 1168 on one side and fi Tunus on the other. While the first is somewhat more worn than the second, the last number of the date clearly looks like a 6, while the date on the second is crystal clear.
Ex. Dr. Hans Wilski Collection"
The error date (according to Heritage Auctions):
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Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Qafsi - Osman III 1168 (1755) coin from Beylik of Tunis (Tunisia) 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 Osman III, 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 Ottoman Empire's expansion into North Africa.
