Tunisia AH 1274 2 kharub AR
The coin shown is a silver two kharub from the reign of Sultan Abdul Mejid, minted in Tunis. After AH 1272, all coins mentioned the local ruler (or Bey) of Tunis, along with the Ottoman sultan. Tunisia was under the control of the Ottomans for centuries until lack of financial resources forced it into dependence on France, which made it a protectorate in 1881.
This specimen was part of lot 195 on Dec 13, 2011 at the Kunker Auction #199 in Osnabruck, Germany, where it sold for 220 euros. The catalog description reads:
"OSMANISCHE MÜNZEN Münzen nach der Münzreform von 1845 Silberprägungen der Münzstätte Tûnis 1/8 Riyal (2 Kharruba) 1274, 1275 und 1276 H., Tûnis. Mit Muhammad Bay (1271-1276 H.). 3 Stück. Sehr schön und vorzüglich (Ottoman coins of the reform of 1845, silver eighth riyal (two kharub), AH 1274, 1275 and 1276, Tunis mint, very fine and extremely fine.)"
Recorded mintage: unknown.
Specifications: 0.40 g, silver, this specimen 0.37 g.
Catalog reference: Fenina 360; KM 132; Ölcer 31.797; Pere -.
- Michael, Thomas, and Tracy L. Schmidt, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1801-1900, 9th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2019.
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