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½ Falus - Moulay Sulayman ND type; without mint name; type 1 ND
| Bronze | 1.7 g | 12 mm |
| Issuer | Morocco |
|---|---|
| Sultan | Moulay Sulayman (1792-1822) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1792-1822 |
| Value | ½ Falus |
| Currency | Hammered/Cast Coinage (1659-1882) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 1.7 g |
| Diameter | 12 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#157212 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Rosette with 6 petals around a circular pointed heart
Comment
I voluntarily modified the diameter mentioned by the KM; indeed my piece (cf photo) and 18 others mentioned in the Corpus (Eustace) are 12 mm; 1 ex is mentioned at 13 mm.In the Corpus (Eustace), the reference is 709 and a photo is also put in Pl XXII.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ½ Falus - Moulay Sulayman (ND type; without mint name; type 1) ND (1792-1822) from Morocco is that it was one of the first coins to feature the image of a monarch, specifically Moulay Sulayman, who ruled Morocco from 1792 to 1822. This coin was minted during his reign and features his likeness on one side, while the other side bears the inscription "Al-Sultan al-Wahhab" (The Giving Sultan) in Arabic. This coin is a rare and valuable piece of Moroccan history, and its design reflects the blend of Islamic and European influences that characterized the country's culture during that time.
