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© Sincona AG
2 Kharub - Mahmud I without "duriba"
| Billon | 3.16 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Beylik of Tunis (Tunisia) |
|---|---|
| Sultan | Mahmud I the Hunchback (1730-1754) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1152-1156 (1740-1743) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 2 Kharub (⅛) |
| Currency | Rial (1567-1891) |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 3.16 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#113015 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Mint and Islamic date
Script: Arabic
Lettering:
١١٥٦ في
تونس
Translation: 1156 in Tunis
Comment
Weight varies: 2.30-3.16 gDiameter varies: 19-20 mm
Years AH1152, AH1153 & AH1154:
Year AH1155:
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Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued during the reign of Mahmud I, who was the first Bey of Tunisia to issue coins without the name "duriba" (which means "stranger" or "foreigner" in Arabic) on them, signifying a shift towards greater independence and self-governance for the region.
