Dirham - Moulay 'Abd al-Rahman (1st Standard; Meknes Hazrat) 1240-1241 (1825-1826) front Dirham - Moulay 'Abd al-Rahman (1st Standard; Meknes Hazrat) 1240-1241 (1825-1826) back
Dirham - Moulay 'Abd al-Rahman (1st Standard; Meknes Hazrat) 1240-1241 (1825-1826) photo
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Dirham - Moulay 'Abd al-Rahman 1st Standard; Meknes Hazrat

 
Silver 2.74 g -
Description
Issuer
Morocco
Sultan
Moulay ‘Abd al-Rahman (1822-1859)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1240-1241 (1825-1826)
Calendar
Islamic (Hijri)
Value
1 Dirham
Currency
Hammered/Cast Coinage (1659-1882)
Composition
Silver
Weight
2.74 g
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#157134
Rarity index
94%

Reverse

Script: Arabic

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 and valuable piece of Moroccan history, and its silver content makes it a sought-after collector's item.