Dirham - Moulay Sulayman (2nd Standard; Fes Hazrat) 1209-1212 (1795-1798) front Dirham - Moulay Sulayman (2nd Standard; Fes Hazrat) 1209-1212 (1795-1798) back
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Dirham - Moulay Sulayman 2nd Standard; Fes Hazrat

 
Silver 2.44 g -
Description
Issuer
Morocco
Sultan
Moulay Sulayman (1792-1822)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1209-1212 (1795-1798)
Calendar
Islamic (Hijri)
Value
1 Dirham
Currency
Hammered/Cast Coinage (1659-1882)
Composition
Silver
Weight
2.44 g
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#157271
Rarity index
95%

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Dirham - Moulay Sulayman (2nd Standard; Fes Hazrat) 1209-1212 (1795-1798) from Morocco made of Silver weighing 2.44 g is that it was minted during the reign of Moulay Sulayman, who was the Sultan of Morocco from 1792 to 1822. During his reign, he implemented many reforms, including the introduction of a new currency, which was the Dirham, and the creation of a modern minting system. This coin is a rare and valuable example of the early Dirham coins minted during his reign.