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8 Kharub - Abdulhamid II and Muhammad III without 'Al-Ghazi'
| Issuer | Beylik of Tunis |
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| Year | 1876-1877 |
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| Currency | Rial (1567-1891) |
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| Obverse description | Central field bears a multi-line Arabic inscription reading 'Sultan Abdulhamid Khan', arranged horizontally within an ornate wreath of laurel or olive branches that frames the entire design. The wreath is tied at the base with a decorative knot or floral device. The legend is rendered in bold relief, occupying the full interior of the wreath. The coin border is defined by a continuous reeded or beaded rim. No figural motif is present, consistent with Islamic numismatic convention. |
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| Obverse script | Arabic |
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| Reverse description | Central field contains a multi-line Arabic inscription identifying Muhammad al-Sadiq, Bey of Tunis, along with the denomination numeral '8' and the Hijri date '1294', all arranged within a symmetrical wreath of olive or laurel branches tied at the base with a decorative floral device. The legend is deeply struck in bold relief against a flat field. A beaded or reeded border encircles the entire design. The overall layout mirrors the obverse, maintaining a consistent and formal aesthetic typical of late Ottoman-era Tunisian coinage. |
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