'Abd al-Majid I bin Mahmud II with Muhammad Bey, silver 3-Piastres and Piastre, both struck at <I>Tunis</I>, thin legends, both dated 1272 AH/1855 AD (KM.119,117.2), <I>both toned, extremely fine</I> (2) | Christie's

Sale 1233

Spink London

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25 May 1999

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Lot 175

'Abd al-Majid I bin Mahmud II with Muhammad Bey, silver 3-Piastres and Piastre, both struck at Tunis, thin legends, both dated 1272 AH/1855 AD (KM.119,117.2), both toned, extremely fine (2)

Price realised

GBP 275

Estimate

GBP 150 - GBP 250

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'Abd al-Majid I bin Mahmud II with Muhammad Bey, silver 3-Piastres and Piastre, both struck at Tunis, thin legends, both dated 1272 AH/1855 AD (KM.119,117.2), both toned, extremely fine (2)

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