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2 Rial - Abdulhamid II and Muhammad III without "Al-Ghazi"
| Silver | 6.40 g | 26.5 mm |
| Issuer | Beylik of Tunis (Tunisia) |
|---|---|
| Ruling authority | Muhammad III (1859-1882) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1293-1294 (1876-1877) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 2 Rial |
| Currency | Rial (1567-1891) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 6.40 g |
| Diameter | 26.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#112669 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Bey, mint, value and Islamic date within wreath
Script: Arabic
Lettering:
محمد
مدة
الصادق
بتونس
٢
١٢٩٤
Translation:
Muhammad Muddat Al-Sadiq
In Tunis
2
1294
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features two different rulers, Abdulhamid II and Muhammad III, which is unusual for a single coin. This indicates that there was a change in leadership during the minting process, and the coin was issued jointly under both rulers.
