½ Benduqi - Moulay 'Abd al-Rahman Fes Hazrat

One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during the reign of Moulay 'Abd al-Rahman, who was the first sultan of the Alaouite dynasty, which has ruled Morocco ever since. This coin is a rare example of a gold coin minted during his reign, as most coins from this period were made of silver or copper. The fact that it was made of gold suggests that it may have been used for special occasions or as a symbol of the sultan's wealth and power.

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