© Sincona AG
© Sincona AG
5 Rial - Abdulmecid I and Muhammad II
| Gold (.900) | 0.98 g | 12 mm |
| Issuer | Beylik of Tunis (Tunisia) |
|---|---|
| Sultan | Abdulmejid I (1839-1861) |
| Ruling authority | Muhammad II (1855-1859) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1272-1276 (1856-1860) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 5 Rial |
| Currency | Rial (1567-1891) |
| Composition | Gold (.900) |
| Weight | 0.98 g |
| Diameter | 12 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#112743 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
Bey, mint, value and Islamic date within wreath
Script: Arabic
Lettering:
محمد
مدة
بتونس
٥
١٢٧٢
Translation:
Muhammad Muddat
In Tunis
5
1272
Comment
Year AH1276:© Image courtesy of Sincona AG
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued 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 1860. This coin, bearing the names of two rulers, Abdulmecid I and Muhammad II, who ruled during this tumultuous period, serves as a tangible reminder of this momentous time in Tunisian history.
