© Leandro Tavares
© Leandro Tavares
2 Kharub - Abdulmecid I and Muhammad II thin legend; Countermarked
| Copper | 23.38 g | 33.5 mm |
| Issuer | Beylik of Tunis (Tunisia) |
|---|---|
| Ruling authority | Muhammad II (1855-1859) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1272-1273 (1858) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 2 Kharub (⅛) |
| Currency | Rial (1567-1891) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 23.38 g |
| Diameter | 33.5 mm |
| Thickness | 3.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#112864 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Bey, mint, and Islamic date within wreath
Lettering:
محمد
مدة
بتونس
١٢٧٢
Translation:
Muhammad Muddat
In Tunis
1272
Edge
Plain
Comment
Countermark: "2"Countermark date: AH1275-1858
Host Coin: 13 Nasri - Abdulmecid I / Muhammad II (thin legend) - KM#115.1
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was countermarked, which means that a new authority stamped or punched a mark on the coin to verify its authenticity or to indicate that it was issued by a different authority. This practice was common in the past when coins were used extensively for trade and commerce, and it helped to prevent counterfeiting. The countermark on this coin is a small symbol or letter that was stamped on the coin's surface, and it can be seen on the reverse side of the coin.
