Dirham - Moulay 'Abd al-Rahman 2nd Standard; Meknes
1241 (1826) year| Silver | 1.95 g | - |
| Issuer | Morocco |
|---|---|
| Sultan | Moulay ‘Abd al-Rahman (1822-1859) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1241 (1826) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 1 Dirham |
| Currency | Hammered/Cast Coinage (1659-1882) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.95 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#157137 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Interesting fact
The Dirham coin was minted during the reign of Moulay 'Abd al-Rahman, who was the Sultan of Morocco from 1822 to 1859. During his reign, Morocco was facing significant economic challenges, including a large trade deficit and a lack of stable currency. To address these issues, Moulay 'Abd al-Rahman introduced a new currency system based on the silver dirham, which was divided into smaller units called falus and qirush. This coin, which was minted in 1241 (1826) during his reign, was a part of that new currency system and was used widely in Morocco during that time.
