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© Spink and Son
2 Rial - Abdulhamid II and Muhammad III Countermarked
1264 (1878) year| Silver (.900) | 6.5 g | 28 mm |
| Issuer | Beylik of Tunis (Tunisia) |
|---|---|
| Ruling authority | Muhammad III (1859-1882) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1264 (1878) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 2 Rial |
| Currency | Rial (1567-1891) |
| Composition | Silver (.900) |
| Weight | 6.5 g |
| Diameter | 28 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#115084 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Mint and Islamic date in Arabic within wreath
Countermark: Star
Script: Arabic
Lettering:
ضرب
في
تونس
١٢٦۴
Translation:
Struck in Tunis
1264
Edge
Reeded
Comment
Unlisted Host Coin in Krause for this countermarkCountermark: Star
Countermark date: AH1295-1878
Host Coin: 2 Rial - Abdulmecid I - KM#106
It is quite unusual to find this countermark on such a much earlier coin
Note: Listed in Spink as a 4 Rial coin despite being countermarked on a 2 Rial coin. Possibly a typo
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a countermark, which is a mark or symbol added to a coin after it has been minted, often to indicate that it has been certified or authenticated by a particular authority. In this case, the countermark on the 2 Rial coin from the Beylik of Tunis indicates that it was issued during the reign of Abdulhamid II and Muhammad III, and that it has been verified by the Tunisian government. This adds an extra layer of authenticity and historical significance to the coin, making it a unique and valuable collector's item.
