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2 Rial - Abdulhamid II and Muhammad III Countermarked
| Silver | 6.27 g | 26.87 mm |
| Issuer | Beylik of Tunis (Tunisia) |
|---|---|
| Ruling authority | Muhammad III (1859-1882) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1289-1293 (1878) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 2 Rial |
| Currency | Rial (1567-1891) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 6.27 g |
| Diameter | 26.87 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#112893 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 87% |
Reverse
Bey, mint, value and Islamic date within wreath.
Countermark: Star
Script: Arabic
Lettering:
محمد
مدة
الصادق
بتونس
٢
١٢٨٩
Translation:
Muhammad Muddat Al-Sadiq
In Tunis
2
1289
Comment
Countermark: StarCountermark date: AH1295-1878
Host Coin: 2 Rial - Abdulaziz / Muhammad III - KM#147a
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a countermark, which is a mark or symbol added to a coin that was not part of its original design. In this case, the countermark is the letters "M" and "A" on either side of a crescent moon, which were added to the coin during the reign of Muhammad III. This countermark was used to indicate that the coin had been minted in Tunisia, rather than in the Ottoman Empire, which had a similar design. This coin is a unique example of how different regions and rulers have left their mark on currency throughout history.
