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© doublezon
5 Rial - Abdulmecid I
| Silver (.900) | 15.95 g | 33.63 mm |
| Issuer | Beylik of Tunis (Tunisia) |
|---|---|
| Sultan | Abdulmejid I (1839-1861) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1265-1271 (1849-1855) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 5 Rial |
| Currency | Rial (1567-1891) |
| Composition | Silver (.900) |
| Weight | 15.95 g |
| Diameter | 33.63 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#35847 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 87% |
Reverse
Mint and Islamic date in Arabic within wreath
Script: Arabic
Lettering:
ضرب
في
تونس
١٢٦٧
Translation:
Struck in Tunis
1267
Edge
Striped
Comment
Year AH1265:© Image courtesy of Sincona AG
Year AH1269:
© Image courtesy of Sincona AG
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Abdulmecid I, who was the first Bey of Tunis, on one side, and an image of a crescent moon and a five-pointed star on the other side, which symbolizes the Islamic faith and the Ottoman Empire's influence on Tunisia during that time.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1267 (1851) | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Rial - Abdulmecid I 1265-1271 (1849-1855) coin.
