Dirham - Moulay al-Hasan I reduced size Pattern
1299 (1882) year| Silver | 0.5 g | 13 mm |
| Issuer | Morocco |
|---|---|
| Sultan | Moulay al-Hasan I (1873-1894) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1299 (1882) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 1 Dirham = ⅒ Rial (0.1 MAH) |
| Currency | Rial (1882-1921) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 0.5 g |
| Diameter | 13 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#159133 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
One interesting fact about the Pattern Dirham - Moulay al-Hasan I (reduced size Pattern) 1299 (1882) from Morocco made of Silver weighing 0.5 g is that it features a unique design that sets it apart from other coins of its time. The coin's obverse side features a calligraphic inscription in Arabic that reads "Al-Sultan al-Mu'ayyad bi-llah" (The Sultan aided by God), while the reverse side features a stylized representation of a lion, which was a symbol of power and strength in Moroccan culture. The coin's reduced size and unique design make it a rare and valuable collector's item for numismatists interested in Moroccan currency.
