5 Rial - Abdulaziz and Muhammad III
| Silver (.900) | 16.00 g | 33 mm |
| Issuer | Beylik of Tunis (Tunisia) |
|---|---|
| Sultan | Abdülaziz (1861-1876) |
| Ruling authority | Muhammad III (1859-1882) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1281-1293 (1865-1876) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 5 Rial |
| Currency | Rial (1567-1891) |
| Composition | Silver (.900) |
| Weight | 16.00 g |
| Diameter | 33 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#112684 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Bey, mint, value and Islamic date within wreath
Lettering:
محمد
مدة
الصادق
بتونس
٥
١٢٨٨
Translation:
Muhammad Muddat Al-Sadiq
In Tunis
5
1288
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during a time of significant political and social change in Tunisia. The Beylik of Tunis, which was a medieval Islamic state, was facing challenges from European powers and internal strife, which led to the eventual overthrow of the ruling dynasty in 1876. This coin, minted during the reign of Abdulaziz and Muhammad III, represents a unique moment in Tunisian history, as the country was transitioning from a traditional Islamic state to a modern, secular nation.
