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4 Rial - Abdulhamid II and Muhammad III without "Al-Ghazi"; 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 | 1293-1294 (1878) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 4 Rial |
| Currency | Rial (1567-1891) |
| Composition | Silver (.835) |
| Weight | 12.80 g |
| Diameter | 31 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#112888 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 89% |
Reverse
Bey, mint, value and Islamic date within wreath
Script: Arabic
Lettering:
محمد
مدة
الصادق
بتونس
٤
١٢٩٤
Translation:
Muhammad Muddat Al-Sadiq
In Tunis
4
1294
Comment
Countermark: StarCountermark date: AH1295-1878
Host Coin: 4 Rial - Abdulhamid II / Muhammad III (without "Al-Ghazi") - KM#186
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was countermarked, which means that a new authority stamped or punched a mark on a previously issued coin to validate it for circulation in their territory. This practice was common in the Ottoman Empire, where the coin was originally issued, and it helped to maintain control over the currency in the vast and decentralized empire. The countermark on this coin, which features the name of Abdulhamid II and Muhammad III, indicates that it was issued by the Beylik of Tunis, a province in modern-day Tunisia. This coin is a unique piece of history that tells the story of the complex monetary systems and political structures of the time.
