Obverse © David Mikeladze – Reverse © Dato Mikeladze
Obverse © David Mikeladze – Reverse © Dato Mikeladze
8 Kharub - Abdulhamid II and Muhammad III
| Silver (.835) | 1.5 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | Beylik of Tunis (Tunisia) |
|---|---|
| Ruling authority | Muhammad III (1859-1882) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1294-1298 (1877-1881) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 8 Kharub (0.5) |
| Currency | Rial (1567-1891) |
| Composition | Silver (.835) |
| Weight | 1.5 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#104101 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
Bey, mint, value and Islamic date within wreath
Script: Arabic
Lettering:
محمد
مدة
الصادق
بتونس
٨
١٢٩٦
Translation:
Muhammad Muddat Al-Sadiq
In Tunis
8
1296
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during a time of significant political change in Tunisia. The Beylik of Tunis, which was a medieval Islamic state, was facing pressure from European powers, particularly France, which had begun to colonize parts of North Africa. The coin's minting in 1294-1298 (1877-1881) coincided with the reign of Abdulhamid II and Muhammad III, who were the last two rulers of the Beylik before it was annexed by France in 1881. This coin, therefore, serves as a tangible reminder of a pivotal moment in Tunisia's history.
