¼ Mithqal - Sidi Mohammed III (Marrakesh) 1189-1190 (1775-1776) front ¼ Mithqal - Sidi Mohammed III (Marrakesh) 1189-1190 (1775-1776) back
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¼ Mithqal - Sidi Mohammed III Marrakesh

 
Silver 7.33 g -
Description
Issuer
Morocco
Sultan
Sidi Muhammad III (1748, 1757-1790)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1189-1190 (1775-1776)
Calendar
Islamic (Hijri)
Value
¼ Mithqal (2.5)
Currency
Hammered/Cast Coinage (1659-1882)
Composition
Silver
Weight
7.33 g
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#157446
Rarity index
95%

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during the reign of Sultan Sidi Mohammed III, who was known for his military campaigns and administrative reforms, and this coin was part of a new currency system that he introduced to replace the old system of bartering.