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5 Centimes - Muhammad V Essai
1337 (1918) year| Nickel brass | 3 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | Tunisia |
|---|---|
| Ruling authority | Muhammad V (1906-1922) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1337 (1918) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 5 Centimes (0.05 TNF) |
| Currency | Franc (1891-1957) |
| Composition | Nickel brass |
| Weight | 3 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Thickness | 1.5 mm |
| Shape | Round with a round hole |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#112634 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 84% |
Reverse
Value and Gregorian Date
Script: Latin
Lettering:
TUNISIE
5 CENTIMES
1918
ESSAI
PROTECTORAT FRANÇAIS
Translation:
Tunisia
5 Centimes
1918
Essai
French Protectorate
Engraver: Henri-Auguste Patey
Edge
Plain
Comment
Essai of KM#242Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Pattern 5 Centimes - Muhammad V (Essai) 1337 (1918) from Tunisia is that it was minted during a time of great change and political upheaval in the country. The coin was issued during the reign of Muhammad V, who was the Bey of Tunis from 1906 until 1922. During his reign, Tunisia was facing significant political and economic challenges, including the struggle for independence from French colonial rule. The coin's design, which features a portrait of Muhammad V, reflects the influence of European styles and techniques on Tunisian coinage during this period. Despite its historical significance, the coin is relatively rare and highly sought after by collectors today.
