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2 Rial - Mahmud II
| Silver | 23 g | 39 mm |
| Issuer | Beylik of Tunis (Tunisia) |
|---|---|
| Sultan | Mahmud II (1808-1839) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1244-1248 (1829-1833) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 2 Rial |
| Currency | Rial (1567-1891) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 23 g |
| Diameter | 39 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#35844 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Date, legend in circle
Script: Arabic
Edge
Plain
Comment
Year AH1244:© Image courtesy of Stephen Album Rare Coins
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued during the reign of Mahmud II, who was the first Bey of Tunis to issue coins with his own name and title, rather than using the name of the Ottoman Sultan. This indicates a growing sense of independence and self-governance in the Beylik of Tunis during this period.
