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½ Falus - Sidi Mohammed IV 1st Standard; without mint name
1278 (1862) year| Bronze | 1.76 g | 15 mm |
| Issuer | Morocco |
|---|---|
| Sultan | Sidi Muhammad IV (1859-1873) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1278 (1862) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | ½ Falus |
| Currency | Hammered/Cast Coinage (1659-1882) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 1.76 g |
| Diameter | 15 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#157032 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Lettering: Seal of Solomon
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ½ Falus coin from Morocco is that it was minted during the reign of Sultan Sidi Mohammed IV, who ruled the country from 1859 to 1873. This coin was part of a series of coins that were introduced during his reign to replace the old coinage system, and it features an image of the sultan on one side and the Moroccan coat of arms on the other. The use of bronze in the coin's minting was a departure from the traditional silver or gold coins that were previously used in Morocco, and it reflects the country's efforts to modernize its currency and economy during this period.
