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2 Kharub - Abdulmecid I and Muhammad III thick legend
1276 (1860) year| Copper | 23 g | - |
| Issuer | Beylik of Tunis (Tunisia) |
|---|---|
| Sultan | Abdulmejid I (1839-1861) |
| Ruling authority | Muhammad III (1859-1882) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1276 (1860) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 2 Kharub (⅛) |
| Currency | Rial (1567-1891) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 23 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#112701 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 89% |
Reverse
Bey, mint, and Islamic date within wreath
Script: Arabic
Lettering:
محمد
مدة
الصادق
بتونس
١٢٧٦
Translation:
Muhammad Muddat Al-Sadiq
In Tunis
1276
Comment
KM137.2 (thick legend) & KM# 137.1 (thin legend):© Image courtesy of Sincona AG
Brokage Mint Error:
© Image courtesy of Heritage Auctions
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features two different rulers, Abdulmecid I and Muhammad III, on opposite sides, which is a unique design element for a coin.
