© Comptoir des Monnaies
© Comptoir des Monnaies
2 Rial - Ali III with "١" left to "Ali"
1308 (1891) year| Silver | 6.40 g |
| Issuer | Tunisia |
|---|---|
| Ruling authority | Ali III (1882-1902) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1308 (1891) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 2 Rial |
| Currency | Rial (1567-1891) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 6.40 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#112645 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
Mint, date and value
Script: Arabic
Lettering:
ضرب
في
تونس
١٣٠٨
٢
Translation:
Struck in Tunis
1308
2
Interesting fact
The 2 Rial coin from Tunisia, minted in 1308 (1891), features an interesting combination of Islamic and Western influences in its design. The obverse side bears the Arabic inscription "١ ريال" (1 Rial) to the left of the portrait of Ali III, while the reverse side features a stylized floral pattern and the year 1308 in Arabic numerals. This blend of traditional Islamic motifs and European-style portraiture reflects the cultural exchange and influences that were prevalent during the late 19th century in Tunisia, a country located at the crossroads of Europe, Africa, and the Middle East.
