5 Rial - Abdulhamid II and Muhammad III Countermarked
1281 (1878) year| 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 |
| Year | 1281 (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#112886 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Bey, mint, value and Islamic date.
Lettering:
محمد
مدة
الصادق
بتونس
٥
١٢٨١
Translation:
Muhammad Muddat Al-Sadiq
In Tunis
5
1281
Comment
Countermark: StarCountermark date: AH1295-1878
Host Coin: 5 Rial - Abdulaziz / Muhammad III - KM#162
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was countermarked with the name of Muhammad III, who was the Bey of Tunis from 1875 to 1882, indicating that it was issued during his reign.
