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5 Mazunas - Yusuf Essai

1340 (1922) year
Bronze 6.65 g 25 mm
Description
Issuer
Morocco
Sultan
Yusef (1912-1927)
Type
Pattern
Year
1340 (1922)
Calendar
Islamic (Hijri)
Value
5 Mazunas (1⁄100&nbspMAH)
Currency
Rial (1882-1921)
Composition
Bronze
Weight
6.65 g
Diameter
25 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#156670
Rarity index
82%

Reverse

Script: Arabic

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Pattern 5 Mazunas - Yusuf (Essai) 1340 (1922) from Morocco is that it features a unique blend of Arabic and Berber influences in its design. The coin's obverse side features the Arabic inscription "الملك المغربي" (Al-Muluk al-Maghribi), which means "The Moroccan King," while the reverse side features a stylized Berber motif. This blend of cultures reflects the rich history and diversity of Morocco, where Arabic and Berber languages and traditions have coexisted for centuries.