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½ Dirham - Moulay al-Hasan I Pattern
1298 (1881) year| Bronze | - | - |
| Issuer | Morocco |
|---|---|
| Sultan | Moulay al-Hasan I (1873-1894) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1298 (1881) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | ½ Dirham = 1⁄20 Rial (1⁄20 MAH) |
| Currency | Rial (1882-1921) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#159131 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Script: Arabic
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Pattern ½ Dirham - Moulay al-Hasan I (Pattern) 1298 (1881) from Morocco made of Bronze is that it features a unique blend of Islamic and European influences in its design. The coin's obverse side features an Arabic inscription, while the reverse side features a depiction of a crowned shield with a crescent moon and star, which was a common motif in European heraldry. This blending of styles reflects the cultural exchange and fusion that occurred during the period of European colonialism in Morocco.
