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4 Falus - Moulay Al-Hasan I Fes
| Bronze | 11 g | 29 mm |
| Issuer | Morocco |
|---|---|
| Sultan | Moulay al-Hasan I (1873-1894) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1291-1299 (1874-1882) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 4 Falus |
| Currency | Hammered/Cast Coinage (1659-1882) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 11 g |
| Diameter | 29 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#57927 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 83% |
Reverse
Mintname and date inside two circles
Script: Arabic
Lettering: 1291
Comment
© Image courtesy of Jean Elsen & ses Fils s.a.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin 4 Falus - Moulay Al-Hasan I (Fes) 1291-1299 (1874-1882) from Morocco made of Bronze weighing 11 g is that it features a unique blend of Islamic and Western influences in its design. The coin's obverse side features an Arabic inscription, while the reverse side features a depiction of a crowned shield with a crescent moon and star, which was a common motif in Western coinage at the time. This blending of styles reflects the cultural exchange and fusion that occurred during the reign of Moulay Al-Hasan I, who ruled Morocco during a time of great cultural and political change.
