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Dirham - Moulay al-Hasan I Pattern
1298 (1881) year| Bronze | - | - |
| Issuer | Morocco |
|---|---|
| Sultan | Moulay al-Hasan I (1873-1894) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1298 (1881) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 1 Dirham = ⅒ Rial (0.1 MAH) |
| Currency | Rial (1882-1921) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#159132 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Script: Arabic
Interesting fact
The Pattern Dirham was a trial coinage issued by the Moroccan government in 1881, during the reign of Moulay al-Hasan I. It was minted in bronze and features a unique pattern, with the obverse bearing the inscription "al-Hasan" in Arabic script, and the reverse featuring a stylized floral design. The coin was never officially circulated and was instead used as a sample for the eventual introduction of a new currency. As a result, the Pattern Dirham is now a highly sought-after collector's item, with only a limited number of coins known to exist.
