Tunisia AH 1308 2 piastres
This specimen was lot 189 in Sincona sale 31 (Zürich, October 2016), where it sold for 375 CHF (about US$445 including buyer's fees). The catalog description[1] noted, "OTTOMAN TUNIS | Transitional Coinage 2 riyals 1308ah (1891ce) AR cf. R Fdc (modified design). Beginning with the year 1298ah (1881ce), during the regency of Muhammed al-Sadiq Bey, the name of the Ottoman Sultan no longer appears on Tunisian coins. Henceforth, only the name of the reigning Bey is to be read on the obverse. The French Protectorate was founded that same year although decimal coinage was not introduced until 1308ah (1891ce)." This type was struck AH 1308 only. A similar type (KM 207) was struck AH 1300-1308. It is scarce but not rare.
Recorded mintage: unknown.
Specification: 6.4 g, silver, this specimen 6.03 g.
Catalog reference: Fen 548, KM 210.
- [1]Jürg Richter and Ralph W. Miller, Tunisian Coins and Medals: The Miller Collection, Auction 31, Zürich: Sincona AG, 2016.
- Michael, Thomas, and Tracy L. Schmidt, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1801-1900, 9th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2019.
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