1 ECU - Zaydan al-Nasir 1015-1016 (1607-1608) front 1 ECU - Zaydan al-Nasir 1015-1016 (1607-1608) back
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1 ECU - Zaydan al-Nasir

 
Silver 26 g -
Description
Issuer
Morocco
Sultan
Zaydan al-Nasir (1603-1627)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1015-1016 (1607-1608)
Calendar
Islamic (Hijri)
Value
Ecu (20)
Currency
Dinar (1549-1659)
Composition
Silver
Weight
26 g
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#157929
Rarity index
100%

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1 ECU - Zaydan al-Nasir 1015-1016 (1607-1608) coin from Morocco is that it features a unique blend of Islamic and European influences in its design. The coin's obverse side features a depiction of the Moroccan king, Zaydan al-Nasir, dressed in traditional Islamic attire, while the reverse side features a Christian cross, which was a common motif in European coinage at the time. This blending of cultural influences reflects the complex history and cultural exchange that occurred between Morocco and Europe during the medieval period.