Dirham - Moulay Sulayman (1st Standard; al-Araish) 1207 (1793) front Dirham - Moulay Sulayman (1st Standard; al-Araish) 1207 (1793) back
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Dirham - Moulay Sulayman 1st Standard; al-Araish

1207 (1793) year
Silver 2.74 g -
Description
Issuer
Morocco
Sultan
Moulay Sulayman (1792-1822)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1207 (1793)
Calendar
Islamic (Hijri)
Value
1 Dirham
Currency
Hammered/Cast Coinage (1659-1882)
Composition
Silver
Weight
2.74 g
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#157263
Rarity index
97%

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Moroccan Dirham coin from 1793 is that it was made of silver, which was a significant departure from the previous coins that were made of copper or other base metals. This change in material was likely due to the scarcity of copper and the desire to create a more valuable and durable currency. The use of silver in the Dirham coinage also reflects the country's rich history of trade and commerce, as silver was a highly valued and widely used metal in international trade at the time.