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2 Rial - Abdulmecid I
| Silver (.900) | 6.5 g | 28 mm |
| Issuer | Beylik of Tunis (Tunisia) |
|---|---|
| Sultan | Abdulmejid I (1839-1861) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1263-1264 (1847-1848) |
| 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#62743 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 91% |
Reverse
Mint and Islamic date in Arabic within wreath
Script: Arabic
Lettering:
ضرب
في
تونس
١٢٦٣
Translation:
Struck in Tunis
1263
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued during the reign of Abdulmecid I, who was the first caliph of the Ottoman Empire to issue coins with his own name and title, rather than the name of the ruling sultan. This coin, minted in 1263-1264 (1847-1848), features the caliph's name and title in Arabic script on one side, and the Beylik of Tunis' coat of arms on the other. This coin is a rare example of early Islamic coinage and is highly sought after by collectors.
