1864/1878, Tunisia, Muhammad III al-Sadiq. Gold 5 Piastres. NGC AU+
Denomination: Gold 5 Piastres State: Tunisia (as French Protectorate). Reference: KM-170 var. this date and type listed! Mint Year / Countermark Year: 1864 (AH 1981) / 1878 (AH 1295) Condition: Certified and graded by NGC as AU (Details: Cleaned) / AU Countermark! References (host coin / countarmark): KM-162 (the host coin), with a KM-170 var. this date and type listed! Material: Gold (.900) Diameter: 12mm Weight: 0.98gm
Muhammad III as-Sadiq (Arabic: محمد الثالث الصادق; 7 February 1813 – 27 October 1882) commonly known as Sadok Bey (Arabic: الصادق باي), was the Husainid Bey of Tunis from 1859 until his death. Invested as Bey al-Mahalla (Heir Apparent) on 10 June 1855, he succeeded his brother Muhammad II ibn al-Husayn on 23 September 1859 Named as divisional General in the Imperial Ottoman Army on 10 June 1855, he was promoted to the rank of Marshal on 10 December 1859.