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© Sincona AG
5 Rial - Abdulmecid I and Muhammad II
| Silver | 16 g | 33 mm |
| Issuer | Beylik of Tunis (Tunisia) |
|---|---|
| Sultan | Abdulmejid I (1839-1861) |
| Ruling authority | Muhammad II (1855-1859) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1272-1274 (1856-1858) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 5 Rial |
| Currency | Rial (1567-1891) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 16 g |
| Diameter | 33 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#112749 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Bey, mint, value and Islamic date within wreath
Script: Arabic
Lettering:
محمد
مدة
بتونس
٥
ت
١٢٧٣
Translation:
Muhammad Muddat
In Tunis
5
T
1273
Comment
Thick or thin legends in obverse or reverseAH1272:
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AH1272:
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Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features two different rulers, Abdulmecid I and Muhammad II, who ruled the Beylik of Tunis (present-day Tunisia) during a time of great political and social change in the region.
