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© Sincona AG
4 Kharub - Mahmud II
| Billon | 3 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Beylik of Tunis (Tunisia) |
|---|---|
| Sultan | Mahmud II (1808-1839) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1240-1255 (1825-1839) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 4 Kharub (¼) |
| Currency | Rial (1567-1891) |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 3 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#112917 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 91% |
Reverse
Mint and Islamic date in Arabic
Script: Arabic
Lettering:
ضرب
في
تونس
١٢۴٠
Translation:
Struck in Tunis
1240
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued during the reign of Mahmud II, who was the first Bey of Tunis to issue coins with his own name and title, rather than using the name of the Ottoman Sultan. This indicates a growing sense of independence and self-governance in the Beylik of Tunis during this period.
