© CGB
© CGB
5 Centimes - Ahmad II Essai
1350 (1931) year| Nickel brass | 2 g | 17 mm |
| Issuer | Tunisia |
|---|---|
| Ruling authority | Ahmad II (1929-1942) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1350 (1931) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 5 Centimes (0.05 TNF) |
| Currency | Franc (1891-1957) |
| Composition | Nickel brass |
| Weight | 2 g |
| Diameter | 17 mm |
| Thickness | 1 mm |
| Shape | Round with a round hole |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#112615 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 91% |
Reverse
Tunisia in French and value
Script: Latin
Lettering:
TUNISIE
5 CENTIMES
1931
ESSAI
PROTECTORAT FRANÇAIS
Translation:
Tunisia
5 Centimes
1931
Essai
French Protectorate
Engraver: Patey
Edge
Plain
Comment
Essai of KM#258Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Pattern 5 Centimes - Ahmad II (Essai) 1350 (1931) from Tunisia is that it features a unique blend of Arabic and European design elements. The obverse side of the coin depicts a portrait of Ahmad II, the Bey of Tunis, in a traditional Islamic style, while the reverse side features a stylized image of a palm tree, which was a common motif in European art and architecture at the time. This blending of styles reflects the cultural exchange and influence that occurred between Tunisia and Europe during the early 20th century.
