5 Dirhams - Abd al-Aziz (Paris) 1314-1318 (1897-1901) front 5 Dirhams - Abd al-Aziz (Paris) 1314-1318 (1897-1901) back
5 Dirhams - Abd al-Aziz (Paris) 1314-1318 (1897-1901) photo
© tolnomur (CC BY-NC-SA)

5 Dirhams - Abd al-Aziz Paris

 
Silver (.835) 14.558 g 33 mm
Description
Issuer
Morocco
Sultan
Abdelaziz (1894-1908)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1314-1318 (1897-1901)
Calendar
Islamic (Hijri)
Value
5 Dirhams = ½ Rial (½&nbspMAH)
Currency
Rial (1882-1921)
Composition
Silver (.835)
Weight
14.558 g
Diameter
33 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#20874
Rarity index
63%

Reverse

Script: Arabic

Edge

Reeded

Comment

Note: 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 and westernize Morocco, and this coin reflects that influence, as it was minted in Paris and features a unique blend of traditional Islamic design and European-style coinage.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1314 (1897) Pa 174284 - - - - - -
1315 (1898) Pa 516869 - - - - - -
1316 (1899) Pa 159629 - - - - - -
1317 (1900) Pa 224571 - - - - - -
1318 (1901) Pa 231074 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Dirhams - Abd al-Aziz (Paris) 1314-1318 (1897-1901) coin.