⅙ ECU - Abu Faris ‘Abd Allah al-Wathiq (Marrakesh) 1012 (1604) front ⅙ ECU - Abu Faris ‘Abd Allah al-Wathiq (Marrakesh) 1012 (1604) back
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⅙ ECU - Abu Faris ‘Abd Allah al-Wathiq Marrakesh

1012 (1604) year
Silver 4.2 g -
Description
Issuer
Marrakesh Branch of Saadi dynasty (Moroccan States)
Sultan
Abu Faris Abdallah (1603-1608)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1012 (1604)
Calendar
Islamic (Hijri)
Value
⅙ Ecu (10⁄3)
Currency
Dinar (1549-1659)
Composition
Silver
Weight
4.2 g
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#157697
Rarity index
100%

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during the reign of Abu Faris ‘Abd Allah al-Wathiq, who was the Sultan of the Saadi dynasty in Morocco from 1603 to 1613. The coin features the name of the Sultan and the date of minting in both Islamic and Christian calendars, reflecting the cultural exchange and religious diversity of the time.