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100 Rial - Abdulmecid I and Muhammad III
| Gold (.900) | 19.7 g | 33 mm |
| Issuer | Beylik of Tunis (Tunisia) |
|---|---|
| Sultan | Abdulmejid I (1839-1861) |
| Ruling authority | Muhammad III (1859-1882) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1276-1277 (1860-1861) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 100 Rial |
| Currency | Rial (1567-1891) |
| Composition | Gold (.900) |
| Weight | 19.7 g |
| Diameter | 33 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#56462 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Bey, mint, value and Islamic date within wreath
Script: Arabic
Lettering:
محمد
مدة
الصادق
بتونس
١٠٠
١٢٧٦
Translation:
Muhammad Muddat Al-Sadiq
In Tunis
100
1276
Comment
Year AH1277:© Image courtesy of Sincona AG
"Fenina cautiously alludes to the existence of this exceedingly rare coin in his dissertation. On page 250 (Tableau LXXXIII) he determined on the basis of archived documents from the Tunis Mint – located during Ottoman times on the grounds of the Bardo Palace, a Hafsid building constructed in the 15th century, west of the city center – that the mintage of the 100 riyal coin did not exceed 220 pieces in the year 1277ah. One can, therefore, assume that it was intended to be a so-called monnaie d'hommage, given by the Bey to visiting dignitaries. Without a doubt, most all of them were remelted at some point in subsequent time."
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Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued during a time of political turmoil in Tunisia. The country was experiencing a period of political instability and conflict, which led to the overthrow of the ruling dynasty and the establishment of a new government. Despite this, the coin still maintains its value and historical significance, serving as a reminder of the country's rich history and cultural heritage.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1277 (1861) | 220 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 100 Rial - Abdulmecid I and Muhammad III 1276-1277 (1860-1861) coin.
