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4 Rial - Abdulhamid II and Muhammad III Countermarked
| Silver (.835) | 12.80 g | 31 mm |
| Issuer | Beylik of Tunis (Tunisia) |
|---|---|
| Sultan | Abdul Hamid II (1876-1881) |
| Ruling authority | Muhammad III (1859-1882) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1290-1293 (1878) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 4 Rial |
| Currency | Rial (1567-1891) |
| Composition | Silver (.835) |
| Weight | 12.80 g |
| Diameter | 31 mm |
| Thickness | 1.9 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#112890 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Bey, mint, value and Islamic date within wreath.
Countermark: Star
Script: Arabic
Lettering:
محمد
مدة
الصادق
بتونس
٤
١٢٩١
Translation:
Muhammad Muddat Al-Sadiq
In Tunis
4
1291
Edge
Reeded
Comment
Countermark: StarCountermark date: AH1295-1878
Host Coin: 4 Rial - Abdulaziz / Muhammad III - KM#167
All possible Host Coin dates (AH1290-1293):
© Image courtesy of Sincona AG
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a countermark, which is a mark or symbol added to the coin after it was minted, indicating that it was issued by a different authority or for a specific purpose. In this case, the countermark on the 4 Rial coin indicates that it was issued by the Beylik of Tunis, a medieval Islamic state that existed in what is now Tunisia. This adds an extra layer of historical significance to the coin, making it a unique and interesting piece for collectors.
