Tunisia AH 977 nasri
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This specimen was lot 6 in Sincona sale 31 (Zürich, October 2016), where it sold for 425 CHF (about US$505 including buyer's fees). The catalog description[1] noted, "OTTOMAN TUNIS | Selim II (974-982ah1566-1574ce) nasri 977ah (1569ce) AR RRR cr f-vf." This crude coin is reminiscent of the silver cobs coming out of Mexico and Potosi but weighs 1/28 of a peso.
Recorded mintage: unknown.
Specifications: silver, this specimen 0.96 g.
Catalog reference: A-A1234; NP 239.
- [1]Jürg Richter and Ralph W. Miller, Tunisian Coins and Medals: The Miller Collection, Auction 31, Zürich: Sincona AG, 2016.
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