Tunisia AH 1194 8 kharub

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Sincona sale 31, lot 45

This specimen was lot 45 in Sincona sale 31 (Zürich, October 2016), where it sold for 120 CHF (about US$143 including buyer's fees). The catalog description[1] noted, "OTTOMAN TUNIS | Abdul Hamid I (1187-1203ah/1774-1789ce) 8 kharub 1194ah (1781ce) Bi rare grade bold xf." This type was struck AH 1188-1202 in the name of Abdul Hamid I in Constantinople. It is very rare in nice condition. Eight kharub made half a piastre or riyal.

Recorded mintage: unknown.

Specifications: billon, 6.2-8.0 g, 28-29 mm diameter, this specimen 7.37 g.

Catalog reference: cf.Fen 133, KM 64.

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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