2 Rial - Abdulhamid II and Muhammad III without "Al-Ghazi"; Countermarked
| 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 (1878) |
| 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#112891 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Bey, mint, value and Islamic date within wreath
Lettering:
محمد
مدة
الصادق
بتونس
٢
١٢٩٤
Translation:
Muhammad Muddat Al-Sadiq
In Tunis
2
1294
Comment
Countermark: StarCountermark date: AH1295-1878
Host Coin: 2 Rial - Abdulhamid II / Muhammad III (without "Al-Ghazi") - KM#184
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was countermarked, which means that a new authority stamped or punched a mark on a previously issued coin to validate it for circulation in their territory. This practice was common in the Ottoman Empire, where the coin was originally issued, and it helped to maintain control over the currency in the vast empire. The countermark on this coin is particularly interesting because it indicates that the coin was issued during the reign of Abdulhamid II and Muhammad III, who were co-rulers of the Ottoman Empire at the time. This coin is a unique piece of history that tells a story of monetary practices and political power struggles in the Ottoman Empire during the late 19th century.
