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© Sincona AG
1 Zeri Mahbub - Mustafa III
| Gold | 2.6 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Beylik of Tunis (Tunisia) |
|---|---|
| Sultan | Mustafa III (1757-1774) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1181-1186 (1768-1773) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 1 Zeri Mahbub (20) |
| Currency | Rial (1567-1891) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 2.6 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#112974 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
Mint and Islamic date within circle
Script: Arabic
Lettering:
ضرب
في
تونس
١١٨٦
Translation:
Struck in Tunis
1186
Comment
Diameter varies: 19-20 mmNote: 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 Mustafa III, who was the first Bey of Tunis to issue gold coins. This coin, the 1 Zeri Mahbub, was one of the first gold coins issued by the Beylik of Tunis and it weighs 2.6 grams.
