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25 Rial - Muhammad III
| Gold (.900) | 4.92 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Beylik of Tunis (Tunisia) |
|---|---|
| Ruling authority | Muhammad III (1859-1882) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1298-1300 (1881-1883) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 25 Rial |
| Currency | Rial (1567-1891) |
| Composition | Gold (.900) |
| Weight | 4.92 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#112652 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Mint, date and value
Script: Arabic
Lettering:
ضرب
فى
تونس
١٢٩٨
٢٥
Translation:
Struck in Tunis
1298
25
Edge
Reeded
Comment
According to Heritage Auctions: "Struck over a Strasbourg mint 20 Francs with the 186_ digits and the "BB" mintmark remaining faintly visible below the lower right side of the obverse wreath"Interesting fact
The 25 Rial coin from the Beylik of Tunis (Tunisia) made of Gold (.900) weighing 4.92 g is interesting because it was minted during the reign of Muhammad III, who was the last ruler of the Husainid dynasty, which ruled Tunisia from 1705 to 1957. This coin was minted in 1298-1300 (1881-1883) and is a rare example of a gold coin from this time period in Tunisia's history.
