2 Qafsi - Mustafa III
| Copper | 4.60 g | 22 mm |
| Issuer | Beylik of Tunis (Tunisia) |
|---|---|
| Sultan | Mustafa III (1757-1774) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1172-1182 (1759-1769) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 2 Qafsi (1⁄624) |
| Currency | Rial (1567-1891) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 4.60 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#112981 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
Mint and Islamic date
Lettering:
ضرب
في
تونس
١١٧٧
Translation:
Struck in Tunis
Year 1177
Comment
Weight varies: 2.68-4.60 gDiameter varies: 18-22 mm
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued during the reign of Mustafa III, who was the last Bey of Tunis to exercise any significant power. He ruled from 1759 to 1769, and during his reign, he attempted to modernize and strengthen the Tunisian economy and military. This coin, made of copper and weighing 4.60 grams, was likely used in everyday transactions and could have been handled by merchants, traders, and other individuals living in Tunisia during that time.
