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1 Sultani - Mahmud I
| Gold | 3.47 g | 23 mm |
| Issuer | Beylik of Tunis (Tunisia) |
|---|---|
| Sultan | Mahmud I the Hunchback (1730-1754) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1148-1155 (1736-1742) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 1 Sultani (20) |
| Currency | Rial (1567-1891) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 3.47 g |
| Diameter | 23 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#113011 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Sultan title
Script: Arabic
Lettering:
ضارب النضر
صاحب
العز والنصر في
البر والبحر
Translation:
Gold striker
The glorious and victorious
In the land and sea
Comment
AH1148: UBK-53, Damali-TU-A2; RRRRNote: Unknown face value for the Sultani. Assumed here as 20.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued during the reign of Mahmud I, who was the first Bey of Tunisia to issue gold coins. This coin, the 1 Sultani, was one of the first gold coins issued by the Beylik of Tunis and it weighs 3.47 grams.
