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4 Rial - Abdulaziz and Muhammad III
| Silver (.835) | 12.8 g | 31 mm |
| Issuer | Beylik of Tunis (Tunisia) |
|---|---|
| Sultan | Abdülaziz (1861-1876) |
| Ruling authority | Muhammad III (1859-1882) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1288-1293 (1871-1876) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 4 Rial |
| Currency | Rial (1567-1891) |
| Composition | Silver (.835) |
| Weight | 12.8 g |
| Diameter | 31 mm |
| Thickness | 1.9 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#38652 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 86% |
Reverse
Arabic inscriptions between two branches, date at bottom.
Script: Arabic
Lettering:
محمد
مدة
الصادق
بتونس
٤
١٢۹٠
Translation: Regency of Mohammed as-Sadiq in Tunisia
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during a time of significant political change in Tunisia. The Beylik of Tunis, which was a medieval Islamic state, was facing pressure from European powers, particularly France, which had begun to colonize parts of North Africa. The coin's minting in 1288-1293 (1871-1876) was during the reign of Abdulaziz and Muhammad III, who were the last two rulers of the Beylik before it was annexed by France in 1881. This coin, therefore, serves as a piece of history that reflects the political and economic changes that were taking place in Tunisia during that time.
