Tunisia AH 1140 1/4 piastre

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Sincona sale 31, lot 17

This specimen was lot 17 in Sincona sale 31 (Zürich, October 2016), where it sold for 275 CHF (about US$327 including buyer's fees). The catalog description[1] noted, "OTTOMAN TUNIS | Ahmed III (1115-1143ah/1703-1730ce) ¼ riyal 1140ah (1727ce) AR RR -unc." This type was struck AH 1138-1142 in the name of Ahmed III in Constantinople. It is very rare in nice condition.

Recorded mintage: unknown.

Specifications: 5.7 g, silver, this specimen 6.83 g.

Catalog reference: NP 535, Fen 11, KM 35.

Sources:

  • Michael, Thomas, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1701-1800, 7th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2016.
  • [1]Jürg Richter and Ralph W. Miller, Tunisian Coins and Medals: The Miller Collection, Auction 31, Zürich: Sincona AG, 2016.

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