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5 Rial - Abdulhamid II and Muhammad III Countermarked
| Gold (.900) | 0.98 g | 13 mm |
| Issuer | Beylik of Tunis (Tunisia) |
|---|---|
| Sultan | Abdul Hamid II (1876-1881) |
| Ruling authority | Muhammad III (1859-1882) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1288-1291 (1878) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 5 Rial |
| Currency | Rial (1567-1891) |
| Composition | Gold (.900) |
| Weight | 0.98 g |
| Diameter | 13 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#112884 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
Bey, mint, value and Islamic date.
Script: Arabic
Lettering:
محمد
مدة
الصادق
بتونس
٥
١٢٩١
Translation:
Muhammad Muddat Al-Sadiq
In Tunis
5
1291
Comment
Countermark: StarCountermark date: AH1295-1878
Host Coin: 5 Rial - Abdulaziz / Muhammad III - KM#169
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was countermarked with the name of Muhammad III, who was the son of Abdulhamid II and succeeded him as the Bey of Tunis in 1878. This suggests that the coin was issued during a period of political transition, with the new ruler being recognized and legitimized through the countermarking of existing coins.
