100 Rial - Abdulhamid II and Muhammad III
1295 (1878) year| Gold (.900) | 19.68 g | 33 mm |
| Issuer | Beylik of Tunis (Tunisia) |
|---|---|
| Sultan | Abdul Hamid II (1876-1881) |
| Ruling authority | Muhammad III (1859-1882) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1295 (1878) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 100 Rial |
| Currency | Rial (1567-1891) |
| Composition | Gold (.900) |
| Weight | 19.68 g |
| Diameter | 33 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#112673 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Bey, mint, value and Islamic date within wreath
Lettering:
محمد
مدة
الصادق
بتونس
١٠٠
١٢٩٥
Translation:
Muhammad Muddat Al-Sadiq
In Tunis
100
1295
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued during a time of significant political change in Tunisia. The Beylik of Tunis, which was a medieval Islamic state, was facing pressure from European powers, particularly France, which had already established a protectorate over the country. The coin was minted during the reign of Abdulhamid II and Muhammad III, who were the last two rulers of the Beylik before it was annexed by France in 1881. This coin is a rare and valuable piece of Tunisian history, providing a glimpse into a pivotal moment in the country's transition from an independent state to a colonial territory.
