3 Rial - Abdulaziz and Muhammad III
1288 (1871) year| Silver (.835) | 9.60 g | 30 mm |
| Issuer | Beylik of Tunis (Tunisia) |
|---|---|
| Sultan | Abdülaziz (1861-1876) |
| Ruling authority | Muhammad III (1859-1882) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1288 (1871) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 3 Rial |
| Currency | Rial (1567-1891) |
| Composition | Silver (.835) |
| Weight | 9.60 g |
| Diameter | 30 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#112683 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Bey, mint, value and Islamic date within wreath
Lettering:
محمد
مدة
الصادق
بتونس
٣
١٢٨٨
Translation:
Muhammad Muddat Al-Sadiq
In Tunis
3
1288
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features two different leaders on its obverse and reverse sides. The obverse side features Abdulaziz, the Bey of Tunis, while the reverse side features Muhammad III, the Sultan of Tunis. This is a unique feature, as most coins typically feature only one leader or ruler. This coin's design reflects the political structure of the Beylik of Tunis at the time, which was a constitutional monarchy with a Bey (a Turkish military commander) as the head of state and a Sultan (a Muslim ruler) as the head of government.
