6½ Nasri - Abdulmecid I 1263-1271 (1847-1855) front 6½ Nasri - Abdulmecid I 1263-1271 (1847-1855) back
6½ Nasri - Abdulmecid I 1263-1271 (1847-1855) photo
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6½ Nasri - Abdulmecid I

 
Copper 11.60 g 28.49 mm
Description
Issuer
Beylik of Tunis (Tunisia)
Sultan
Abdulmejid I (1839-1861)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1263-1271 (1847-1855)
Calendar
Islamic (Hijri)
Value
6½ Nasri (1⁄16)
Currency
Rial (1567-1891)
Composition
Copper
Weight
11.60 g
Diameter
28.49 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-08
References
Numista
N#35846
Rarity index
46%

Reverse

Mint and Islamic date in Arabic within wreath

Script: Arabic

Lettering:
ضرب
في
تونس
۱٢٦٩

Translation:
Struck in Tunis
1269

Edge

Smooth or Reeded

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
1269 (1853)  - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 6½ Nasri - Abdulmecid I 1263-1271 (1847-1855) coin.