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2½ Dirhams - Moulay al-Hasan I
| Silver (.835) | 7.27 g | 26 mm |
| Issuer | Morocco |
|---|---|
| Sultan | Moulay al-Hasan I (1873-1894) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1299-1314 (1882-1897) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 2½ Dirhams = ¼ Rial (¼ MAH) |
| Currency | Rial (1882-1921) |
| Composition | Silver (.835) |
| Weight | 7.27 g |
| Diameter | 26 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#26991 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 39% |
Reverse
Year and mint at center surrounded by the denomination
Script: Arabic
Lettering:
فيه درهمان و نصف شرعية لضبط الحقوق المرعية
اختير ضربه بباريز عام 1310
Engraver: Jean Lagrange
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique blend of Islamic and European influences in its design. The obverse side of the coin bears the inscription "السلطنة المغربية" (meaning "The Moroccan Sultanate") in Arabic, while the reverse side features a crowned bust of Moulay al-Hasan I, styled after European monarchs of the time. This blending of cultural influences reflects the complex history and cultural exchange that occurred during the reign of Moulay al-Hasan I.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1299 (1882) | 5 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1309 (1892) | 229133 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1310 (1893) | 457862 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1311 (1894) | 866284 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1312 (1895) | 331223 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1313 (1896) | 343284 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 2½ Dirhams - Moulay al-Hasan I 1299-1314 (1882-1897) coin.
