5 Centimes - Muhammad V Essai
1339 (1920) year| Nickel brass | 2 g | 17 mm |
| Issuer | Tunisia |
|---|---|
| Ruling authority | Muhammad V (1906-1922) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1339 (1920) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 5 Centimes (0.05 TNF) |
| Currency | Franc (1891-1957) |
| Composition | Nickel brass |
| Weight | 2 g |
| Diameter | 17 mm |
| Shape | Round with a round hole |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#112633 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Value and Gregorian Date
Lettering:
TUNISIE
5 CENTIMES
1920
PROTECTORAT FRANÇAIS
Translation:
Tunisia
5 Centimes
1920
French Protectorate
Engraver: Henri-Auguste Patey
Edge
Plain
Comment
Essai of KM#245Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Pattern 5 Centimes - Muhammad V (Essai) 1339 (1920) from Tunisia made of Nickel brass weighing 2 g is that it features a unique blend of Islamic and European design elements. The obverse side of the coin depicts a portrait of Muhammad V, the Bey of Tunis, wearing a fez and a cloak, while the reverse side features a stylized representation of a palm tree, a common motif in Islamic art, surrounded by a wreath. This blend of styles reflects the cultural influences of Tunisia's history as a crossroads of civilizations.
