2½ Dirhams - Abd al-Aziz (Paris) 1314-1318 (1897-1901) front 2½ Dirhams - Abd al-Aziz (Paris) 1314-1318 (1897-1901) back
2½ Dirhams - Abd al-Aziz (Paris) 1314-1318 (1897-1901) photo
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2½ Dirhams - Abd al-Aziz Paris

 
Silver (.835) 7.279 g 26 mm
Description
Issuer
Morocco
Sultan
Abdelaziz (1894-1908)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1314-1318 (1897-1901)
Calendar
Islamic (Hijri)
Value
2½ Dirhams = ¼ Rial (¼&nbspMAH)
Currency
Rial (1882-1921)
Composition
Silver (.835)
Weight
7.279 g
Diameter
26 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#156601
Rarity index
57%

Reverse

Script: Arabic

Comment

Arrow heads point inward

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during the reign of Sultan Abd al-Aziz, who was the ruler of Morocco from 1894 to 1908. He was known for his efforts to modernize Morocco and introduce new economic and political reforms, which had a significant impact on the country's development. The coin itself is made of silver and weighs 7.279 grams, which was a common weight for coins of its denomination at the time.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1314 (1897)  343208 - - - - - -
1315 (1898)  1035946 - - - - - -
1316 (1899)  343891 - - - - - -
1317 (1900)  451405 - - - - - -
1318 (1901)  451559 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 2½ Dirhams - Abd al-Aziz (Paris) 1314-1318 (1897-1901) coin.