FRENCH PROTECTORATE
Tokens
Lot of 5 tokens: all from outside the capital of Tunis
a. 1 franc Hotel Metlaoui Lec --- vf+ Cu
b. 50 centimes Metlaoui Lec 587c vf Zn This token was intended for use in the Kantine Nani Calo Smadja, Metlaoui, during the reign of Ali Bey. It has two c/m, only partially legible. Ex Emporium 71:845
c. 5 centimes Kalaa-Djerba Lec 576 vf+c/m "star" Cu This token was intended for use in the Societé des Phosphates, Magniville. Ex Emporium 71:844
d. 3 francs Azabi Lec --- vf+ c/m "5" Cu
e. 5 centimes Nefzas (train) Entreprise Bourraqui Lec --- vf Cu
Only Lecompte seems to have done research on tokens (jetons) once minted in Tunisia. The 16 examples listed below all seem to be very rare but have nonetheless been grouped into lots.