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25 Rial - Abdulhamid II and Muhammad III
| Gold (.900) | 4.92 g | - |
| Issuer | Beylik of Tunis (Tunisia) |
|---|---|
| Sultan | Abdul Hamid II (1876-1881) |
| Ruling authority | Muhammad III (1859-1882) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1294-1298 (1877-1881) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 25 Rial |
| Currency | Rial (1567-1891) |
| Composition | Gold (.900) |
| Weight | 4.92 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#56457 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
Arabic inscriptions between two branches, date at bottom.
Script: Arabic
Lettering:
محمد
مدة
الصادق
تونسب
١٢۹٤
Translation:
Mohammed Sadiq
Regent of Tunis
1294
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued during a time of significant political change in Tunisia. The Beylik of Tunis, which was a medieval Islamic state, was facing pressure from European powers, particularly France, which had begun to colonize parts of North Africa. The coin was minted during the reign of Abdulhamid II and Muhammad III, who were the last two rulers of the Beylik before it was annexed by France in 1881. This coin is a rare and valuable piece of history that reflects the complex political and cultural dynamics of the region during that time.
