1865 Tunisia 8 Kharub ah 1281 - AU, High Grade - Copper, 29.5 g - Muhammad III

1865, or in the Islamic calendar, ah 1281 Tunisia 8 Kharub. This is supurb collection piece. While these coins are relatively common in circulated grades, almost uncirculated to uncirculated pieces are much more scarce. This listing is for the actual coin pictured. Amazing piece of history. More information on this coin type below.

Year    1281 (1865)
Calendar    Islamic (Hijri)
Value    8 Kharub (0.5)
Currency    Rial (1567-1891)
Composition    Copper
Weight    29.5 g
Diameter    33 mm
Shape    Round

Tunisia 8 Kharub coin is a copper coin from the Ottoman era, KM# 159, featuring the sultan and bey. It weighs approximately grams and was produced in Birmingham.