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2 Falus - Moulay al-Hasan I
| Bronze | 8.75 g | 28 mm |
| Issuer | Morocco |
|---|---|
| Sultan | Moulay al-Hasan I (1873-1894) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1306-1310 (1889-1893) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 5 Mazunas (1⁄100 MAH) |
| Currency | Rial (1882-1921) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 8.75 g |
| Diameter | 28 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#60076 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 74% |
Reverse
Text within circle
Script: Arabic
Lettering:
ضرب
بفاس
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin 2 Falus - Moulay al-Hasan I 1306-1310 (1889-1893) from Morocco made of Bronze weighing 8.75 g is that it features a unique blend of Islamic and Western influences in its design. The coin's obverse side features a depiction of Moulay al-Hasan I, the Sultan of Morocco at the time, dressed in traditional Islamic attire, while the reverse side features a stylized representation of a falus, a traditional Moroccan coin, surrounded by intricate floral patterns and Arabic script. This blend of styles reflects the cultural exchange and fusion that occurred during the late 19th century in Morocco, a time when the country was undergoing rapid modernization and cultural exchange with European powers.
