1 Rial - Abdulhamid II and Muhammad III without "Al-Ghazi"; Countermarked
| Silver | 3.20 g | 22.5 mm |
| Issuer | Beylik of Tunis (Tunisia) |
|---|---|
| Ruling authority | Muhammad III (1859-1882) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1293-1294 (1878) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 1 Rial |
| Currency | Rial (1567-1891) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.20 g |
| Diameter | 22.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#112895 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Bey, mint, value and Islamic date within wreath.
Countermark: Star
Lettering:
محمد
مدة
الصادق
بتونس
١
١٢٩٤
Translation:
Muhammad Muddat Al-Sadiq
In Tunis
1
1294
Comment
Countermark: StarCountermark date: AH1295-1878
Host Coin: 1 Rial - Abdulhamid II / Muhammad III (without "Al-Ghazi") - KM#182
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was countermarked, which means that a new authority stamped or punched a mark on a previously issued coin to validate it for use in their territory. This practice was common in the 19th century, especially in the Ottoman Empire, where this coin was issued. The countermark on this coin is believed to have been added by the Beylik of Tunis, which was a semi-autonomous state that existed in Tunisia from the 18th to the 20th century. The countermark features the name of the ruler, Abdulhamid II, and his son, Muhammad III, who were both prominent figures in the Ottoman Empire during that time. This coin is a rare example of a countermarked coin from the Beylik of Tunis, making it a valuable and interesting piece for collectors and historians.
