8 Kharub - Abdulaziz and Muhammad III 1281 (1865) front 8 Kharub - Abdulaziz and Muhammad III 1281 (1865) back
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8 Kharub - Abdulaziz and Muhammad III

1281 (1865) year
Copper 29.5 g 33 mm
Description
Issuer
Beylik of Tunis (Tunisia)
Ruling authority
Muhammad III (1859-1882)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1281 (1865)
Calendar
Islamic (Hijri)
Value
8 Kharub (0.5)
Currency
Rial (1567-1891)
Composition
Copper
Weight
29.5 g
Diameter
33 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-08
References
Numista
N#19347
Rarity index
37%

Reverse

Text, date within circle and wreath

Script: Arabic

Lettering:
۸
مدة محمد
الصادق
بتونس
١٢٨١

Translation:
8 (Kharub)
Mohammed al-Sadiq, regent of Tunisia
1281

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

The 8 Kharub coin from the Beylik of Tunis (Tunisia) made of Copper and weighing 29.5g has an interesting fact that it was minted during the reign of Abdulaziz and Muhammad III in 1281 (1865), which was a significant time in Tunisian history as the country was undergoing modernization and political reforms.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1281 (1865)  10000000 - - - - - -

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