5 Rial - Abdulhamid II and Muhammad III
1294 (1877) year| Gold (.900) | 0.98 g | 12.5 mm |
| Issuer | Beylik of Tunis (Tunisia) |
|---|---|
| Sultan | Abdul Hamid II (1876-1881) |
| Ruling authority | Muhammad III (1859-1882) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1294 (1877) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 5 Rial |
| Currency | Rial (1567-1891) |
| Composition | Gold (.900) |
| Weight | 0.98 g |
| Diameter | 12.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#112675 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Bey, mint, value and Islamic date within wreath
Lettering:
محمد
مدة
الصادق
بتونس
٥
١٢٩٤
Translation:
Muhammad Muddat Al-Sadiq
In Tunis
5
1294
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during a time of significant political change in Tunisia. The Beylik of Tunis, which was a medieval Islamic state, was facing pressure from European powers, particularly France, which had recently established a protectorate over the country. The coin's minting in 1294 (1877) was likely a response to these political tensions, as the ruling authorities sought to assert their independence and sovereignty through the production of their own currency. Despite these efforts, Tunisia eventually became a French protectorate in 1881, and the Beylik of Tunis was abolished.
