© Ducatx
© Ducatx
13 Nasri - Abdulmecid I and Muhammad II thick legend
| Copper | 23.2 g | 33 mm |
| Issuer | Beylik of Tunis (Tunisia) |
|---|---|
| Ruling authority | Muhammad II (1855-1859) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1273-1275 (1857-1859) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 13 Nasri (⅛) |
| Currency | Rial (1567-1891) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 23.2 g |
| Diameter | 33 mm |
| Thickness | 3.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#63327 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 71% |
Reverse
Bey, mint, and Islamic date within wreath
Script: Arabic
Lettering:
محمد
مدة
بتونس
١٢٧٤
Translation:
Muhammad Muddat
In Tunis
1274
Edge
Plain
Comment
Years AH1273, AH1274 & AH1275:© Image courtesy of Sincona AG
KM#115.1 (thin legend) & KM#115.2 (thick legend) for Year AH1273:
© Image courtesy of Sincona AG
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 challenges from European powers, particularly France, which had established a protectorate over the country in 1881. This coin was minted during the reign of Muhammad II, who was the last ruler of the Husainid dynasty, which had ruled Tunisia since the 18th century. The coin's design features both Muhammad II and his predecessor, Abdulmecid I, indicating a shift in power dynamics within the dynasty. The use of copper as the material for the coin also reflects the economic and political changes taking place in Tunisia during this time.
