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8 Kharub - Muhammad III

Issuer Tunisia
Year 1882
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Obverse description Arabic legend in three lines inscribed within a finely detailed olive wreath tied at the base with a floral ornament. The legend reads the name and title of the ruler, Muhammad Muddat Al-Sadiq Bey, rendered in flowing Arabic calligraphy. The wreath is composed of symmetrical olive branches with individual leaves clearly delineated. A beaded border encircles the entire design. The field is plain, with no additional ornamental devices.
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Reverse description Arabic legend in three lines arranged within a symmetrical olive wreath tied at the base with a floral ornament, indicating the mint name, Hijri date, and denomination. The upper lines bear the mint name 'Tunis', followed by the Hijri year 1299, with the numeral 8 denoting the denomination appearing at the base of the legend. The calligraphic inscription is bold and well-struck against a plain field. The wreath mirrors the style of the obverse, with individual olive leaves clearly rendered. A continuous beaded border frames the design.
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