Dirham - Moulay 'Abd al-Rahman 1st Standard; Fes Hazrat
| Silver | 2.74 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | Morocco |
|---|---|
| Sultan | Moulay ‘Abd al-Rahman (1822-1859) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1238-1239 (1823-1824) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 1 Dirham |
| Currency | Hammered/Cast Coinage (1659-1882) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 2.74 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#157133 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during the reign of Moulay 'Abd al-Rahman, who was the first king of the Alaouite dynasty, which has ruled Morocco ever since. This coin is a rare example of a standard circulation coin from that time period and is made of silver, which was a valuable material at the time.