Dirham - Abul-'Abbas Ahmad III (Fes) 1627 front Dirham - Abul-'Abbas Ahmad III (Fes) 1627 back
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Dirham - Abul-'Abbas Ahmad III Fes

1627 year
Silver 1.15 g -
Description
Issuer
Fez Branch of Saadi dynasty (Moroccan States)
Sultan
Abu al-Abbas Ahmad III (1627-1628)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1627
Value
Dirham (0.7)
Currency
Dinar (1549-1659)
Composition
Silver
Weight
1.15 g
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#157668
Rarity index
94%

Reverse

Script: Arabic

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Dirham - Abul-'Abbas Ahmad III (Fes) 1627 from Fez Branch of Saadi dynasty (Moroccan States) made of Silver weighing 1.15 g is that it features a unique blend of Islamic and Moroccan influences in its design. The coin's obverse side features a calligraphic inscription of the coin's denomination and mintage date in Arabic, while the reverse side features a stylized representation of the Moroccan state's emblem, which includes a crescent moon and a five-pointed star, surrounded by intricate geometric patterns. This blend of Islamic and Moroccan elements reflects the rich cultural heritage of the Saadi dynasty, which ruled Morocco from the 16th to the 17th century, and adds to the coin's historical and numismatic significance.