Dirham - Moulay 'Abd al-Rahman (5th Standard; Fes) 1270-1276 (1854-1860) front Dirham - Moulay 'Abd al-Rahman (5th Standard; Fes) 1270-1276 (1854-1860) back
Dirham - Moulay 'Abd al-Rahman (5th Standard; Fes) 1270-1276 (1854-1860) photo
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Dirham - Moulay 'Abd al-Rahman 5th Standard; Fes

 
Silver 2.15 g -
Description
Issuer
Morocco
Sultan
Moulay ‘Abd al-Rahman (1822-1859)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1270-1276 (1854-1860)
Calendar
Islamic (Hijri)
Value
1 Dirham
Currency
Hammered/Cast Coinage (1659-1882)
Composition
Silver
Weight
2.15 g
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#157154
Rarity index
95%

Reverse

Script: Arabic

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Dirham - Moulay 'Abd al-Rahman (5th Standard; Fes) 1270-1276 (1854-1860) from Morocco made of Silver weighing 2.15 g is that it was minted during a time of significant political and economic change in Morocco. The coin was issued during the reign of Moulay 'Abd al-Rahman, who ruled Morocco from 1854 to 1860, a period marked by the country's transition from a traditional Islamic state to a modernizing power. The coin's design, which features an inscription in Arabic and a depiction of the king, reflects the blending of traditional Islamic motifs with European influences, which was a hallmark of Moroccan art and architecture during this time.