8 Kharub - Ali III 1300-1308 (1883-1891) front 8 Kharub - Ali III 1300-1308 (1883-1891) back
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8 Kharub - Ali III

 
Silver 1.6 g 18 mm
Description
Issuer
Tunisia
Ruling authority
Ali III (1882-1902)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1300-1308 (1883-1891)
Calendar
Islamic (Hijri)
Value
8 Kharub (0.5)
Currency
Rial (1567-1891)
Composition
Silver
Weight
1.6 g
Diameter
18 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-08
References
Numista
N#56456
Rarity index
85%

Reverse

Script: Arabic

Lettering:
ضرب
في
تونس
١٣٠٣
سنة
٨

Translation:
Struck
in
Tunisia
1303
Year
8

Interesting fact

The 8 Kharub coin from Tunisia, minted during the reign of Ali III (1300-1308) and made of silver, features a unique design element - a small crescent moon and star symbol located above the year of minting. This symbol is a nod to the Islamic faith, which was an important part of Tunisian culture and identity during that time period.