Tunisia 5 Francs Silver Coin 1939 Ahmad II of Tunis
French protectorate of Tunisia
Obverse: Inscription and date within sprigs.
Engraver: Bazor.
Reverse: Value in center of circular inscription and design.
Lettering: · TUNISIE · PROTECTORAT FRANÇAIS 5 FRANCS 1939.
Engraver: Bazor.
Edge Reeded.
Composition: Silver.
Fineness: 0.6800.
Weight: 5.0000 g.
ASW: 0.1093 oz.
Diameter: 24 mm.
Ahmad II of Tunis
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.