1 Rial - Ali III 1300-1308 (1883-1891) front 1 Rial - Ali III 1300-1308 (1883-1891) back
1 Rial - Ali III 1300-1308 (1883-1891) photo
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1 Rial - Ali III

 
Silver 3.20 g 22.5 mm
Description
Issuer
Tunisia
Ruling authority
Ali III (1882-1902)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1300-1308 (1883-1891)
Calendar
Islamic (Hijri)
Value
1 Rial
Currency
Rial (1567-1891)
Composition
Silver
Weight
3.20 g
Diameter
22.5 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-08
References
Numista
N#112648
Rarity index
91%

Reverse

Mint, date and value

Script: Arabic

Lettering:
ضرب
في
تونس
١٣٠٧
١

Translation:
Struck in Tunis
1307
1

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1 Rial - Ali III 1300-1308 (1883-1891) coin from Tunisia is that it features a unique blend of Islamic and European design elements. The obverse side of the coin depicts a portrait of Ali III, the Bey of Tunis, wearing a turban and a beard, while the reverse side features an ornate floral pattern with Arabic script and the coin's denomination in the center. This blend of styles reflects the cultural influences of Tunisia's history as a crossroads of civilizations.