6½ Nasri - Abdulmecid I and Muhammad II (thin legend) 1272-1273 (1856-1857) front 6½ Nasri - Abdulmecid I and Muhammad II (thin legend) 1272-1273 (1856-1857) back
6½ Nasri - Abdulmecid I and Muhammad II (thin legend) 1272-1273 (1856-1857) photo
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6½ Nasri - Abdulmecid I and Muhammad II thin legend

 
Copper 11.60 g 28 mm
Description
Issuer
Beylik of Tunis (Tunisia)
Sultan
Abdulmejid I (1839-1861)
Ruling authority
Muhammad II (1855-1859)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1272-1273 (1856-1857)
Calendar
Islamic (Hijri)
Value
6½ Nasri (1⁄16)
Currency
Rial (1567-1891)
Composition
Copper
Weight
11.60 g
Diameter
28 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-08
References
Numista
N#112810
Rarity index
83%

Reverse

Bey, mint, and Islamic date within wreath

Script: Arabic

Lettering:
محمد
مدة
بتونس
١٢٧٢

Translation:
Muhammad Muddat
In Tunis
1272

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued during a time of political turmoil in Tunisia. The Beylik of Tunis, which was a province of the Ottoman Empire, was experiencing political instability and conflict during the reign of Abdulmecid I and Muhammad II. Despite these challenges, the coin was still minted and circulated, indicating the resilience and determination of the people of Tunisia during this time.