Watch List notes:

OTTOMAN TUNIS
Transitional Coinage
With the name Ali Bey (1299-1320ah / 1882-1902ce)

Lot of 2 coins: different denominations, AR, both vf or better

a. 2 riyals 1303ah AR Fen 543, KM 207 vf+
b. riyal 1304ah AR Fen 553, KM 206 vf
Beginning with the year 1298ah (1881ce), during the regency of Muhammed al-Sadiq Bey, the name of the Ottoman Sultan no longer appears on Tunisian coins. Henceforth, only the name of the reigning Bey is to be read on the obverse. The French Protectorate was founded that same year although decimal coinage was not introduced until 1308ah (1891ce).