¼ Dirham - Moulay 'Abd al-Rahman (3rd Standard; Rabat al-Fath) 1254 (1838) front ¼ Dirham - Moulay 'Abd al-Rahman (3rd Standard; Rabat al-Fath) 1254 (1838) back
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¼ Dirham - Moulay 'Abd al-Rahman 3rd Standard; Rabat al-Fath

1254 (1838) year
Silver 0.42 g -
Description
Issuer
Morocco
Sultan
Moulay ‘Abd al-Rahman (1822-1859)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1254 (1838)
Calendar
Islamic (Hijri)
Value
¼ Dirham
Currency
Hammered/Cast Coinage (1659-1882)
Composition
Silver
Weight
0.42 g
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#157131
Rarity index
95%

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during the reign of Moulay Abd al-Rahman, who was the third ruler of the Alaouite dynasty in Morocco. He ruled from 1832 until his death in 1851, and his reign was marked by significant political and economic reforms, including the introduction of a new currency system, which included the ¼ Dirham coin. This coin was made of silver and weighed 0.42 grams, and it was used widely in Morocco during that time.