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5 Francs - Ahmad II
1358 (1939) year| Silver (.680) | 5 g | 24 mm |
| Issuer | Tunisia |
|---|---|
| Ruling authority | Ahmad II (1929-1942) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1358 (1939) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 5 Francs (5 TNF) |
| Currency | Franc (1891-1957) |
| Composition | Silver (.680) |
| Weight | 5 g |
| Diameter | 24 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#11232 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 24% |
Reverse
Tunisia in French, value and Gregorian date
Script: Latin
Lettering:
TUNISIE
5
FRANCS
1939
· PROTECTORAT FRANÇAIS ·
Translation:
Tunisia
5 Francs
1939
French Protectorate
Engraver: Lucien Georges Bazor
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 5 Francs - Ahmad II 1358 (1939) coin from Tunisia is that it was minted during the country's transition from a French protectorate to an independent republic. The coin features the image of Ahmad II, the last Bey of Tunis, who ruled the country from 1929 until its independence in 1956. The coin's design reflects the blending of French and Islamic influences, with the obverse side featuring the French Republic's motto "Liberté, Égalité, Fraternité" and the reverse side featuring an Arabic inscription that reads "There is no god but Allah, and Muhammad is the Messenger of Allah." This coin is a unique piece of history that highlights Tunisia's rich cultural heritage and its journey towards independence.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1358 (1939) | 1600000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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