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1 Rial - Abdulhamid II and Muhammad III Countermarked
| Silver (.835) | 3.20 g | - |
| Issuer | Beylik of Tunis (Tunisia) |
|---|---|
| Ruling authority | Muhammad III (1859-1882) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1289-1293 (1878) |
| 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 |
| Numista | N#112894 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
Bey, mint, value and Islamic date within wreath.
Countermark: Star
Script: Arabic
Lettering:
محمد
مدة
الصادق
بتونس
١
١٢٩٣
Translation:
Muhammad Muddat Al-Sadiq
In Tunis
1
1293
Comment
Countermark: StarCountermark date: AH1295-1878
Host Coin: 1 Rial - Abdulaziz / Muhammad III - KM#145a
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a countermark, which is a mark or symbol added to the coin after it was minted, indicating that it was issued by a different authority or for a specific purpose. In this case, the countermark on the 1 Rial coin indicates that it was issued by the Beylik of Tunis, a medieval Islamic state that existed in what is now Tunisia. The countermark is a rare feature that adds historical and numismatic significance to the coin.
