20 Rial - Abdulmecid I and Muhammad II 1272 (1856) front 20 Rial - Abdulmecid I and Muhammad II 1272 (1856) back
20 Rial - Abdulmecid I and Muhammad II 1272 (1856) photo
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20 Rial - Abdulmecid I and Muhammad II

1272 (1856) year
Gold (.999) 3.55 g 21 mm
Description
Issuer
Beylik of Tunis (Tunisia)
Sultan
Abdulmejid I (1839-1861)
Ruling authority
Muhammad II (1855-1859)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1272 (1856)
Calendar
Islamic (Hijri)
Value
20 Rial
Currency
Rial (1567-1891)
Composition
Gold (.999)
Weight
3.55 g
Diameter
21 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-08
References
Numista
N#112739
Rarity index
94%

Reverse

Bey, mint, value and Islamic date within wreath

Script: Arabic

Lettering:
محمد
مدة
بتونس
٢٠
ت
١٢٧٢

Translation:
Muhammad Muddat
In Tunis
20
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. This is a unique design element that sets it apart from other coins of its time.