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5 Rial - Abdulaziz and Muhammad III Pattern
| Issuer | Tunisia |
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| Year | 1865 |
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| Technique | Milled |
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| Obverse description | Three lines of bold Arabic calligraphic legend filling the field, reading 'Al-Sultan Abd al-Aziz Khan', denoting the reigning Ottoman Sultan Abdulaziz. Small lozenge-shaped ornamental stops separate the lines. The inscription is enclosed by a continuous beaded border running along the rim. |
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| Obverse script | Arabic |
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| Reverse description | Three lines of bold Arabic calligraphic legend occupying the central field, identifying the Tunisian Bey Muhammad al-Sadiq, the mint city of Tunis, and the denomination of 5 Rials. The Hijri date 1281 is inscribed in Eastern Arabic numerals along the lower register. Small lozenge ornaments punctuate the legend, and a continuous beaded border frames the entire design. |
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