8 Kharub - Abdulaziz and Muhammad III 1281-1286 (1865-1870) front 8 Kharub - Abdulaziz and Muhammad III 1281-1286 (1865-1870) back
8 Kharub - Abdulaziz and Muhammad III 1281-1286 (1865-1870) photo
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8 Kharub - Abdulaziz and Muhammad III

 
Silver (.900) 1.8 g 18 mm
Description
Issuer
Beylik of Tunis (Tunisia)
Ruling authority
Muhammad III (1859-1882)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1281-1286 (1865-1870)
Calendar
Islamic (Hijri)
Value
8 Kharub (0.5)
Currency
Rial (1567-1891)
Composition
Silver (.900)
Weight
1.8 g
Diameter
18 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-08
References
Numista
N#87382
Rarity index
90%

Reverse

Text, date within wreath.

Script: Arabic

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted 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 1870. This coin, minted during the reign of Abdulaziz and Muhammad III, represents a unique moment in the history of Tunisia and the broader region.