CoinWorldTV 1938, Tunisia. Scarce Proof Gilt 100 Francs (ESSAI) Pattern Coin. PCGS SP-67! Mintage: Very low! Mint Place: Paris (A)Denomination: 100 Francs Mint year: 1938 (AH 1357) State: Tunisia (as French Protectorate). References: VG.5497, Lec. 499, KM-E19 (listed without price!). Condition: Certified and graded by PCGS as SP-67 (None higher!) Material: Bronze (gilt) An illustrious example produced one year after the end of the regular gold issue. Ahmad II ibn Ali (13 April 1862 - 19 June 1942) was the ruler of Tunisia from 11 February 1929 until his death. He was the son of Ali Muddat ibn al-Husayn. He was born in the Dar al-Taj Palace at La Marsa. On 14 January 1928 he became the Bey al-Mahalla (crown prince) of Tunis, and thus the lieutenant-general of the Beylical Army, and became bey upon the death of his cousin Muhammad VI al-Habib. Ahmad died at La Marsa and was buried at the Turbat al-Bey. He was succeeded by his cousin Muhammad VII al-Munsif. Ahmad II had ten sons and eight daughters, including Prince Muhammad al-Taib Bey (1902-1989) who was the head of the Husainid Dynasty from 1974 until 1989. Only 1$ shipping for each additional coin purchased!
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