1 Rial - Mustafa IV
| Billon | 16 g | 35 mm |
| Issuer | Beylik of Tunis (Tunisia) |
|---|---|
| Sultan | Mustafa IV (1807-1808) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1222-1223 (1807-1808) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 1 Rial |
| Currency | Rial (1567-1891) |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 16 g |
| Diameter | 35 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#112908 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Mint and Islamic date in Arabic
Lettering:
ضرب
في
تونس
۱٢٢٣
Translation: 1223
Interesting fact
The Beylik of Tunis, where this coin was minted, was a province of the Ottoman Empire, and the coin's design reflects this connection. The obverse side of the coin features the Ottoman Sultan's name, Mustafa IV, in Arabic script, while the reverse side features the Tunisian Bey's name, Hammuda, also in Arabic. This coin is an interesting example of the blending of cultures and influences in the region during this time period.
