10 Rial - Abdulmecid I and Muhammad II light type
1272 (1856) year| Gold (.999) | 1.77 g | - |
| Issuer | Beylik of Tunis (Tunisia) |
|---|---|
| Sultan | Abdulmejid I (1839-1861) |
| Ruling authority | Muhammad II (1855-1859) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1272 (1856) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 10 Rial |
| Currency | Rial (1567-1891) |
| Composition | Gold (.999) |
| Weight | 1.77 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#112740 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Bey, mint, value and Islamic date within wreath
Lettering:
محمد
مدة
بتونس
١٠
ت
١٢٧٢
Translation:
Muhammad Muddat
In Tunis
10
T
1272
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued during a time of significant political and economic change in Tunisia. The Beylik of Tunis, which was a medieval Islamic state that lasted from the 12th to the 16th century, was in power when this coin was minted in 1272 (1856). This was a period of great instability and conflict, with the Beylik facing challenges from both internal and external forces. Despite these challenges, the coinage of the Beylik of Tunis remained a symbol of the state's power and influence, and this particular coin is a testament to the advanced minting techniques and artistic skills of the time.
