2 Rial - Abdulmecid I and Muhammad II thick legend
1272 (1856) yearSilver | 6.40 g | - |
Issuer | Beylik of Tunis (Tunisia) |
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Ruling authority | Muhammad II (1855-1859) |
Type | Standard circulation coin |
Year | 1272 (1856) |
Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
Value | 2 Rial |
Currency | Rial (1567-1891) |
Composition | Silver |
Weight | 6.40 g |
Shape | Round |
Technique | Milled |
Demonetized | Yes |
Updated | 2024-10-08 |
Numista | N#112752 |
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Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Bey, mint, value and Islamic date within wreath
Lettering:
محمد
مدة
بتونس
٢
ت
١٢٧٢
Translation:
Muhammad Muddat
In Tunis
2
T
1272
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features two different rulers, Abdulmecid I and Muhammad II, on opposite sides, which is a unique design element for a coin.