Dirham - ‘Abd Allah al-Ghalib 1612 front Dirham - ‘Abd Allah al-Ghalib 1612 back
Dirham - ‘Abd Allah al-Ghalib 1612 photo
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Dirham - ‘Abd Allah al-Ghalib

1612 year
Silver 1.2 g -
Description
Issuer
Fez Branch of Saadi dynasty (Moroccan States)
Sultan
Abdallah al-Ghalib II (1609-1623)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1612
Value
Dirham (0.7)
Composition
Silver
Weight
1.2 g
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#157685
Rarity index
95%

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Dirham - ‘Abd Allah al-Ghalib 1612 from Fez Branch of Saadi dynasty (Moroccan States) made of Silver weighing 1.2 g is that it features a unique blend of Islamic and Moroccan design elements. The coin's obverse side features a calligraphic inscription of the name of the ruler, 'Abd Allah al-Ghalib, in Arabic script, while the reverse side features a stylized representation of a palm tree, which is a common motif in Moroccan art and architecture. This blend of Islamic and Moroccan design elements reflects the rich cultural heritage of the Saadi dynasty, which ruled Morocco from the 16th to the 17th century.