1 Rial - Abdulaziz and Muhammad III 1287-1293 (1870-1876) front 1 Rial - Abdulaziz and Muhammad III 1287-1293 (1870-1876) back
1 Rial - Abdulaziz and Muhammad III 1287-1293 (1870-1876) photo
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1 Rial - Abdulaziz and Muhammad III

 
Silver (.835) 3.20 g -
Description
Issuer
Beylik of Tunis (Tunisia)
Ruling authority
Muhammad III (1859-1882)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1287-1293 (1870-1876)
Calendar
Islamic (Hijri)
Value
1 Rial
Currency
Rial (1567-1891)
Composition
Silver (.835)
Weight
3.20 g
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-08
References
Numista
N#112682
Rarity index
88%

Reverse

Bey, mint, value and Islamic date within wreath

Script: Arabic

Lettering:
محمد
مدة
الصادق
بتونس
١
١٢٨٨

Translation:
Muhammad Muddat Al-Sadiq
In Tunis
1
1288

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during a time of significant political change in Tunisia. The Beylik of Tunis, which was a medieval Islamic state, was facing pressure from European powers, particularly France, which had begun to colonize parts of North Africa. The coin's mintage during this period reflects the complex political and economic dynamics of the time, as Tunisia struggled to maintain its independence while also engaging with European powers.