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100 Rial - Abdulmecid I and Muhammad II
| Gold (.900) | 19.68 g | - |
| Issuer | Beylik of Tunis (Tunisia) |
|---|---|
| Sultan | Abdulmejid I (1839-1861) |
| Ruling authority | Muhammad II (1855-1859) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1272-1274 (1856-1858) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 100 Rial |
| Currency | Rial (1567-1891) |
| Composition | Gold (.900) |
| Weight | 19.68 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#112735 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Bey, mint, value and Islamic date within wreath
Script: Arabic
Lettering:
محمد
مدة
بتونس
١٠٠
ت
١٢٧۴
Translation:
Muhammad Muddat
In Tunis
100
T
1274
Comment
Note: Different design for the Reverse for each year, most noticeably in year AH1273.AH1272:
AH1273:
AH1274:
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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 invaded and occupied the country in 1881. This coin was minted during the reign of Abdulmecid I and Muhammad II, who were the last two rulers of the Beylik before it was annexed by France. The coin's gold content and intricate design reflect the rich cultural heritage of Tunisia during this time period.
