1 Rial - Abdulmecid I and Muhammad II (thick legend) 1272-1273 (1856-1857) front 1 Rial - Abdulmecid I and Muhammad II (thick legend) 1272-1273 (1856-1857) back
1 Rial - Abdulmecid I and Muhammad II (thick legend) 1272-1273 (1856-1857) photo
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1 Rial - Abdulmecid I and Muhammad II thick legend

 
Silver (.900) 3.2 g 24 mm
Description
Issuer
Beylik of Tunis (Tunisia)
Ruling authority
Muhammad II (1855-1859)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1272-1273 (1856-1857)
Calendar
Islamic (Hijri)
Value
1 Rial
Currency
Rial (1567-1891)
Composition
Silver (.900)
Weight
3.2 g
Diameter
24 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-08
References
Numista
N#62744
Rarity index
93%

Reverse

Script: Arabic

Lettering:
محمد
مدة
بتونس
١٢٧٣

Translation:
Mohammed, Regent of Tunisia
1273

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it features two different rulers, Abdulmecid I and Muhammad II, on opposite sides. This is a unique design element that sets it apart from other coins of its time.