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2 Piastres

Tunisian 2 Piastres

Tunisia (Beylik of Tunis, under French protectorate or Ottoman influence) · 19th Century (AH 1279 / 1862 AD era style)

A silver Tunisian coin featuring intricate Arabic calligraphy (toughra) surrounded by a border of alternating crescents and stars.

Country: Tunisia (Beylik of Tunis, under French protectorate or Ottoman influence)
Year: 19th Century (AH 1279 / 1862 AD era style)
Denomination: 2 Piastres
Metal: Silver (.835 or similar alloy)
Grade: Fair to Good / heavily circulated with surface scratches

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Overview

A silver Tunisian coin featuring intricate Arabic calligraphy (toughra) surrounded by a border of alternating crescents and stars.

Historical significance

Struck during the nineteenth century in North Africa, representing the monetary system of the Beylik of Tunis during a period of transition and modernization under European influence.

Obverse (front)

Features the official calligraphic monogram (toughra) of the reigning Bey, flanked by floral motifs within a central field.

Reverse (back)

Features Arabic text indicating the denomination and accession year, surrounded by a decorative border of crescents, stars, and flowers.

Estimated value

$15-$50 depending on condition and exact date

What drives this coin's value

Condition, grade preservation, clear date, and absence of severe environmental damage or scratches.

Grade assessment

Fair to Good / heavily circulated with surface scratches

Mintage & rarity

Scarce to common depending on the specific accession year, generally historic and collectible.

Authenticity & counterfeit red flags

Check weight, silver specific gravity, and compare lettering style against authentic reference examples.

Notable varieties & errors

Minor calligraphic variations and die adjustments common to mid-19th-century Middle Eastern and North African coinage.

Similar coins

Other Ottoman Empire fractional silver coins of similar denomination from Egypt, Turkey, or Algeria.

Care & preservation

Handle by the edges with clean cotton gloves, store in a dry, chemically stable environment, and never clean or polish the coin.

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