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3 Qafsi - Mehmed IV
| Copper | 2.40 g | 17 mm |
| Issuer | Eyalet of Tunis (Tunisia) |
|---|---|
| Sultan | Mehmed IV the Hunter (1648-1687) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1058-1095 (1648-1684) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 3 Qafsi (1⁄416) |
| Currency | Rial (1567-1891) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 2.40 g |
| Diameter | 17 mm |
| Thickness | 1.7 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#86238 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 85% |
Reverse
Mint and Islamic date
Script: Arabic
Lettering:
تو نس
في
١٠٩٠
Translation: Tunis in 1090
Comment
https://www.ngccoin.com/price-guide/world/tunisia-tunis-3-burben-km-22-1058-1095-cuid-114018-duid-293525
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued during the reign of Mehmed IV, who was the last Ottoman Sultan to have any real authority, and his rule marked the beginning of the decline of the Ottoman Empire.
