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2 Qafsi - Mahmud I
| Copper | 1.68 g | 21 mm |
| Issuer | Beylik of Tunis (Tunisia) |
|---|---|
| Sultan | Mahmud I the Hunchback (1730-1754) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1150-1158 (1738-1745) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 2 Qafsi (1⁄624) |
| Currency | Rial (1567-1891) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 1.68 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#113019 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Islamic date
Lettering: ١١٥٧
Translation: 1157
Comment
Weight varies: 1.54-1.68 gDiameter varies: 20-21 mm
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 with his own name and title, rather than using the name of the Ottoman Sultan. This indicates a growing sense of independence and self-governance in Tunisia during this time period.
