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2 Francs - Muhammad VI Essai
| Issuer | Tunisia |
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| Year | 1928 |
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| Weight | 9.16 g |
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| Obverse description | Central field bears six lines of Arabic legend arranged vertically, giving the ruler's name and titles, the denomination, and the Hijri date. The inscription reads 'Muhammad Al-Habib Muddat Bey of Tunisia / 2 Francs / Year 1347', flanked on each side by a stylized palm frond rising from the lower field. The entire design is enclosed within a toothed border of fine beads at the rim. No effigy is depicted, in keeping with Islamic artistic convention. The composition is symmetrical and calligraphic in character. |
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| Obverse lettering | محمد الحبيب مدة باي تونس ٢ فرنك ١٣٤٧ سنة (Translation: Muhammad Al-Habib Muddat Bey of Tunisia 2 Francs Year 1347) |
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| Mintage | 1347 (1928) A - ١٣٤٧ |
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