Dirham - Hisham (1st Standard; Essaouira Mogador) 1206-1208 (1792-1794) front Dirham - Hisham (1st Standard; Essaouira Mogador) 1206-1208 (1792-1794) back
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Dirham - Hisham 1st Standard; Essaouira Mogador

 
Silver 2.73 g -
Description
Issuer
City of Marrakesh (Moroccan States)
Ruling authority
Moulay Hisham (1790-1794)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1206-1208 (1792-1794)
Calendar
Islamic (Hijri)
Value
1 Dirham
Currency
Hammered/Cast Coinage (1659-1882)
Composition
Silver
Weight
2.73 g
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#157428
Rarity index
97%

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during the reign of Sultan Hisham, who was known for his military campaigns and administrative reforms, and this coin was part of a new currency system that he introduced to replace the old system of bartering and to promote trade and commerce in Morocco.