Tunisia 2 Kharub - Abdulmecid I and Muhammad II, 1273 – 1275
thick legend; Countermarked
Information
Country
Tunisia
Tunisia
Currency
Rial
(1567 – 1891)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
2 Kharub
Year
1273 – 1275
Ruler
Muhammad II
(1855–1859)
Composition
Copper
Shape
Round
Alignment
Medal alignment ↑↑
Technique
Milled
Weight (g)
23.38
Diameter (mm)
33.3
Thickness (mm)
3.5
Demonetized
Yes
Description
2 Kharub from Tunisia. Issued from 1273 to 1275. Struck in Copper. Measures 33.3 mm and weighs 23.38 g.
- Obverse
- Value encircled and Sultan name in circular shape within wreath Countermark: "2" (13 Sultan Al-Ghazi Abdulmecid Khan 2)
- Reverse
- Bey, mint, and Islamic date within wreath (Muhammad Muddat In Tunis 1273)
- Edge
- Smooth
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1273 (1858) | — | ١٢٧٣ | 29% | |
| 1274 (1858) | — | ١٢٧٤ | 61% | |
| 1275 (1858) | — | ١٢٧٥ | 29% |
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