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1 Rial - Abdulhamid I
| Silver | 16 g | 35 mm |
| Issuer | Beylik of Tunis (Tunisia) |
|---|---|
| Sultan | Abdul Hamid I (1774-1789) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1188-1202 (1774-1788) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 1 Rial |
| Currency | Rial (1567-1891) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 16 g |
| Diameter | 35 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#62742 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Script: Arabic
Lettering:
ضرب في
تونس
١١٩٩
سنة
Translation:
Struck in Tunisia
year 1199
Interesting fact
The 1 Rial coin from the Beylik of Tunis, minted during the reign of Abdulhamid I (1188-1202/1774-1788), was made of silver and weighed 16 grams. This coin was used as a standard circulation coin during that time and was an important part of the Tunisian economy.
