2 Kharub - Abdulmecid I and Muhammad III (thin legend) 1276 (1860) front 2 Kharub - Abdulmecid I and Muhammad III (thin legend) 1276 (1860) back
2 Kharub - Abdulmecid I and Muhammad III (thin legend) 1276 (1860) photo
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2 Kharub - Abdulmecid I and Muhammad III thin legend

1276 (1860) year
Copper 23 g -
Description
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
References
Numista
N#112702
Rarity index
86%

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

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.