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3 Qafsi - Mustafa II
| Copper | 2.79 g | - |
| Issuer | Eyalet of Tunis (Tunisia) |
|---|---|
| Sultan | Mustafa II (1695-1703) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1112-1115 (1701-1704) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 3 Qafsi (1⁄416) |
| Currency | Rial (1567-1891) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 2.79 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#113035 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
Mint and Islamic date
Script: Arabic
Lettering:
تونس
في
١١١۴
Translation:
In Tunis
1114
Comment
Weight varies: 2.44-2.79 gYear AH1115:
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Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued during the reign of Mustafa II, who was the Bey of Tunis from 1701 to 1704. During his reign, he implemented several economic reforms, including the introduction of new coinage, like this 3 Qafsi coin, which was made of copper and weighed 2.79 grams. This coin was used as a standard circulation coin in the Eyalet of Tunis, which was a province of the Ottoman Empire.
