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© TANCK13
2 Kharub - Abdulmecid I and Muhammad II thick legend; Countermarked
| Copper | 23.38 g | 33.30 mm |
| Issuer | Beylik of Tunis (Tunisia) |
|---|---|
| Ruling authority | Muhammad II (1855-1859) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1273-1275 (1858) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 2 Kharub (⅛) |
| Currency | Rial (1567-1891) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 23.38 g |
| Diameter | 33.30 mm |
| Thickness | 3.50 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#33180 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 75% |
Reverse
Bey, mint, and Islamic date within wreath
Script: Arabic
Lettering:
محمد
مدة
بتونس
١٢٧٤
Translation:
Muhammad Muddat
In Tunis
1273
Edge
Plain
Comment
Countermark: "2"Countermark date: AH1275-1858
Host Coin: 13 Nasri - Abdulmecid I / Muhammad II (thick legend) - KM#115.2
Year AH1274:
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Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it has a unique countermark, which is a small stamp or marking that was added to the coin after it was minted. The countermark on this coin is a crescent moon and star, which was a common symbol used by the Beylik of Tunis. This countermark was added to the coin to indicate that it was issued by the Tunisian government and to distinguish it from other coins that were circulating in the region.
