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Tunisia

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Tunisia's numismatic history runs from Ottoman Husainid beys through French protectorate francs to the modern republic's dinars. The Husainid dynasty (1705–1957) produced some of the most artistically refined coins in the Arab world — their silver piastres and gold sultani are prized by specialists. The Bourguiba era (1957–1987) issued coins celebrating national independence and development, while the post-revolution period introduced new commemoratives reflecting modern Tunisia.

Total coins

858

Date range

643–2024

Dynasties

5

Commemoratives

9

Featured coinsgold & highlights

¼ Sultani - Ahmed I

¼ Sultani - Ahmed I

1605 CE (1013 AH)

5 Rial - Abdulmecid I and Muhammad II

5 Rial - Abdulmecid I and Muhammad II

1856 CE (1272 AH)

5 Rial - Abdulaziz and Muhammad III

5 Rial - Abdulaziz and Muhammad III

1865 CE (1281 AH)

5 Rial - Abdulaziz and Muhammad III

5 Rial - Abdulaziz and Muhammad III

1871 CE (1288 AH)

5 Rial - Abdul Hamid II and Muhammad III (Countermarked)

5 Rial - Abdul Hamid II and Muhammad III (Countermarked)

1878 CE (1288 AH)

½ Sultani - Ahmed III

½ Sultani - Ahmed III

1728 CE (1140 AH)

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💡Collecting tips

Husainid-era coins are the jewel of Tunisian collecting — particularly silver 4-piastre and 8-piastre pieces. French protectorate issues (1891–1945) are affordable and historically fascinating. The Bourguiba dinar series (1960s–1980s) is highly collectible as a complete set. Look for proof and specimen strikes from the Central Bank of Tunisia in the 1970s–80s.

Catalogue(858)

1 Qafsi - Mahmud I

1 Qafsi - Mahmud I

1735 CE (1147 AH)

1 Qafsi - Mahmud I (date at bottom)

1 Qafsi - Mahmud I (date at bottom)

1752 CE (1165 AH)

1 Qafsi - Osman III

1 Qafsi - Osman III

1755 CE (1168 AH)

1 Qafsi - Mustafa III

1 Qafsi - Mustafa III

1759 CE (1172 AH)

1 Qafsi - Abdul Hamid I

1774 CE (1188 AH)

1 Qafsi - Mahmud II

1 Qafsi - Mahmud II

1815 CE (1230 AH)

1 Qafsi - Mahmud I (date at top)

1739 CE (1151 AH)

2 Qafsi - Mahmud I

2 Qafsi - Mahmud I

1738 CE (1150 AH)

2 Qafsi - Mustafa III

1759 CE (1172 AH)

2 Qafsi - Abdul Hamid I

1781 CE (1195 AH)

3 Qafsi - Mehmed IV

3 Qafsi - Mehmed IV

1648 CE (1058 AH)

3 Qafsi - Mustafa II

3 Qafsi - Mustafa II

1701 CE (1112 AH)

1 Fals - Mustafa I

1622 CE (1031 AH)

1 Fals - Murad IV

1624 CE (1033 AH)

1 Fals - Ibrahim

1640 CE (1049 AH)

1 Fals - Ahmed III

1705 CE (1116 AH)

1 Fals - Mustafa III (date at bottom)

1 Fals - Mustafa III (date at bottom)

1758 CE (1171 AH)

1 Fals - Mustafa III (date at top)

1 Fals - Mustafa III (date at top)

1758 CE (1171 AH)

1 Fals - Abdul Hamid I

1 Fals - Abdul Hamid I

1774 CE (1188 AH)

1 Fals - Abdulmecid I

1847 CE (1263 AH)

1 Nasri - Selim II

1 Nasri - Selim II

1570 CE (977 AH)

1 Akce - Murad III

1 Akce - Murad III

1579 CE (986 AH)

1 Akce - Mehmed III

1595 CE (1003 AH)

1 Nasri - Murad IV

1 Nasri - Murad IV

1624 CE (1033 AH)

1 Nasri - Ibrahim

1 Nasri - Ibrahim

1640 CE (1049 AH)

1 Nasri - Mehmed IV

1649 CE (1059 AH)

1 Nasri - Ahmed III

1 Nasri - Ahmed III

1704 CE (1115 AH)

1 Nasri - Mahmud I

1738 CE (1150 AH)

1 Nasri - Selim III

1802 CE (1216 AH)

1 Nasri - Mahmud II

1813 CE (1228 AH)

1 Nasri - Abdulmecid I

1 Nasri - Abdulmecid I

1847 CE (1263 AH)

¼ Kharub - Abdulaziz and Muhammad III

¼ Kharub - Abdulaziz and Muhammad III

1865 CE (1281 AH)

¼ Kharub - Abdulaziz and Muhammad III

¼ Kharub - Abdulaziz and Muhammad III

1872 CE (1289 AH)

1 Dirham - Ahmed I ND (1603-1617)

½ Kharub - Mahmud I

½ Kharub - Mahmud I

1749 CE (1162 AH)

3¼ Nasri - Abdulmecid I

3¼ Nasri - Abdulmecid I

1847 CE (1263 AH)

3¼ Nasri - Abdulmecid I and Muhammad II (thin legend)

3¼ Nasri - Abdulmecid I and Muhammad II (thin legend)

1856 CE (1272 AH)

3¼ Nasri - Abdulmecid I and Muhammad II (large legend)

3¼ Nasri - Abdulmecid I and Muhammad II (large legend)

1856 CE (1272 AH)

½ Kharub - Abdulaziz and Muhammad III

½ Kharub - Abdulaziz and Muhammad III

1865 CE (1281 AH)

½ Kharub - Abdulaziz and Muhammad III

½ Kharub - Abdulaziz and Muhammad III

1872 CE (1289 AH)

1 Kharub - Mahmud I (date at top)

1 Kharub - Mahmud I (date at top)

1739 CE (1151 AH)

1 Kharub - Mahmud I (date at bottom)

1 Kharub - Mahmud I (date at bottom)

1754 CE (1167 AH)

1 Kharub - Mustafa III

1 Kharub - Mustafa III

1758 CE (1171 AH)

1 Kharub - Mahmud II

1 Kharub - Mahmud II

1814 CE (1229 AH)

1 Kharub - Abdulmecid I (Pattern)

1839 CE (1255 AH)

6½ Nasri - Abdulmecid I

6½ Nasri - Abdulmecid I

1847 CE (1263 AH)

6½ Nasri - Abdulmecid I and Muhammad II (thin legend)

6½ Nasri - Abdulmecid I and Muhammad II (thin legend)

1856 CE (1272 AH)

6½ Nasri - Abdulmecid I and Muhammad II (thick legend)

6½ Nasri - Abdulmecid I and Muhammad II (thick legend)

1856 CE (1272 AH)

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