½ Falus - Moulay 'Abd al-Rahman 3rd Standard; without mint name
| Bronze | 1.76 g | - |
| Issuer | Morocco |
|---|---|
| Sultan | Moulay ‘Abd al-Rahman (1822-1859) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1271-1274 (1855-1858) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | ½ Falus |
| Currency | Hammered/Cast Coinage (1659-1882) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 1.76 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#157169 |
|---|---|
| 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 Sultan of Morocco from 1855 to 1858. During his reign, he implemented several modernizing reforms, including the introduction of a new coinage system, which replaced the traditional Islamic coinage with a modern, Western-style system. This coin, the ½ Falus, was part of that new system and was minted in bronze. Despite being a small denomination, it is a significant piece of Moroccan history and a testament to the country's efforts to modernize and align itself with European standards during that time.
