2 Kharub - Abdulmecid I Pattern
1255 (1839) year| Copper | - | - |
| Issuer | Beylik of Tunis (Tunisia) |
|---|---|
| Sultan | Abdulmejid I (1839-1861) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1255 (1839) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 2 Kharub (⅛) |
| Currency | Rial (1567-1891) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#112903 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Mint and Islamic date in Arabic
Lettering:
ضرب
في
تونس
۱٢٥٥
Translation:
Struck in Tunis
1255
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Pattern 2 Kharub - Abdulmecid I (Pattern) 1255 (1839) from Beylik of Tunis (Tunisia) made of Copper is that it features a unique blend of Islamic and European design elements. The coin's obverse side features Arabic script and a depiction of the Ottoman Sultan Abdulmecid I, while the reverse side features a crowned shield with a crescent moon and star, which was a common motif in European heraldry. This blending of design elements reflects the cultural exchange and influence that occurred between the Ottoman Empire and Europe during the 19th century.
