½ Falus - Moulay Sulayman (ND type; without mint name; type 3) ND (1792-1822) front ½ Falus - Moulay Sulayman (ND type; without mint name; type 3) ND (1792-1822) back
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½ Falus - Moulay Sulayman ND type; without mint name; type 3 ND

 
Bronze 1.7 g 16 mm
Description
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
16 mm
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#157214
Rarity index
97%

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the ½ Falus - Moulay Sulayman (ND type; without mint name; type 3) ND (1792-1822) from Morocco is that it was one of the first coins to feature the image of a Moroccan king. Prior to this coin, Moroccan coins typically featured Islamic symbols and inscriptions, but the ½ Falus - Moulay Sulayman coin features a portrait of King Moulay Sulayman, making it a significant departure from previous Moroccan coinage.