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100 Francs - Ahmad II
| Issuer | Tunisia |
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| Year | 1930-1937 |
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| Value | 100 Francs (100 TNF) |
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| Obverse description | Central field features a rectangular cartouche bearing multi-line Arabic inscriptions identifying the ruler Ahmad Muddat Bey of Tunisia, the denomination of 100 Francs, and the Hijri date. Flanking the cartouche on either side are stylized palm and wheat fronds rendered in low relief, evoking traditional North African decorative motifs. The outer border consists of a continuous beaded or rope pattern encircling the entire design. The composition is aniconic and entirely typographic in character, consistent with Islamic artistic convention. |
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| Obverse script | Arabic |
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| Reverse description | The legend TUNISIE arches prominently across the upper field in bold stylized Latin letters. At the center, a raised circular inner ring encloses the denomination 100 FRANCS and the Gregorian year of issue, with two small mint marks (the cornucopia and torch of the Monnaie de Paris) positioned below the date. The annular field between the inner circle and the outer border is filled with an elaborate interlaced arabesque design of intertwining foliate scrollwork, characteristic of Art Deco interpretations of Moorish ornament. A beaded outer border frames the entire composition. |
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