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© Ira & Larry Goldberg Auctioneers
Benduqi - Moulay 'Abd al-Rahman Fes
| Gold | 3.52 g | - |
| Issuer | Morocco |
|---|---|
| Sultan | Moulay ‘Abd al-Rahman (1822-1859) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1270-1275 (1854-1859) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 1 Benduqi (10) |
| Currency | Hammered/Cast Coinage (1659-1882) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 3.52 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#157127 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Script: Arabic
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Benduqi coin is that it was minted during the reign of Moulay 'Abd al-Rahman, who was the sultan of Morocco from 1854 to 1859. During his reign, he implemented several modernizing reforms, including the creation of a modern coinage system, which replaced the traditional Islamic coinage that had been used in Morocco for centuries. The Benduqi coin was one of the coins minted during this period, and it features the sultan's name and title on one side, and the date of minting on the other. This coin is a rare and valuable example of Moroccan numismatic history.
