8 Kharub - Muhammad III 1299 (1882) front 8 Kharub - Muhammad III 1299 (1882) back
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8 Kharub - Muhammad III

1299 (1882) year
Silver 1.60 g 18.5 mm
Description
Issuer
Beylik of Tunis (Tunisia)
Ruling authority
Muhammad III (1859-1882)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1299 (1882)
Calendar
Islamic (Hijri)
Value
8 Kharub (0.5)
Currency
Rial (1567-1891)
Composition
Silver
Weight
1.60 g
Diameter
18.5 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-08
References
Numista
N#112656
Rarity index
92%

Reverse

Mint, date and value

Script: Arabic

Lettering:
ضرب
فى
تونس
١٢٩٩
٨

Translation:
Struck in Tunis
1299
8

Edge

Reeded

Interesting fact

The 8 Kharub coin from the Beylik of Tunis (Tunisia) made of Silver and weighing 1.60g is interesting because it was minted during the reign of Muhammad III in 1299 (1882), which was a time of significant political and economic change in the region. The coin's design, featuring an ornate floral pattern and Arabic script, reflects the cultural and artistic influences of the time. Additionally, the use of silver as the material for the coin speaks to the region's rich mineral resources and the importance of trade and commerce in the area.