© Omar El Hyani (CC BY-NC)
© Omar El Hyani (CC BY-NC)
Dirham - Moulay 'Abd al-Rahman 3rd Standard; Marrakesh
| Silver | 1.66 g | - |
| Issuer | Morocco |
|---|---|
| Sultan | Moulay ‘Abd al-Rahman (1822-1859) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1254-1259 (1838-1843) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 1 Dirham |
| Currency | Hammered/Cast Coinage (1659-1882) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.66 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#157144 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Script: Arabic
Lettering: عام 1254
Translation: Year 1254
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 Sultan of Morocco to issue coins with his own name and title, rather than using the name of the Ottoman Sultan, as had been the practice before. This indicates a shift towards greater independence and sovereignty for Morocco during this time period.
