1 Rial - Abdulmecid I and Muhammad III 1278 (1862) front 1 Rial - Abdulmecid I and Muhammad III 1278 (1862) back
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1 Rial - Abdulmecid I and Muhammad III

1278 (1862) year
Silver 3.20 g 22 mm
Description
Issuer
Beylik of Tunis (Tunisia)
Sultan
Abdulmejid I (1839-1861)
Ruling authority
Muhammad III (1859-1882)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1278 (1862)
Calendar
Islamic (Hijri)
Value
1 Rial
Currency
Rial (1567-1891)
Composition
Silver
Weight
3.20 g
Diameter
22 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-08
References
Numista
N#112699
Rarity index
94%

Reverse

Bey, mint, value and Islamic date within wreath

Lettering:
محمد
مدة
الصادق
بتونس
١
١٢٧٨

Translation:
Muhammad Muddat Al-Sadiq
In Tunis
1
1278

Interesting fact

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