Dirham - Moulay Sulayman (3rd Standard; Marrakesh) 1213-1215 (1799-1801) front Dirham - Moulay Sulayman (3rd Standard; Marrakesh) 1213-1215 (1799-1801) back
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Dirham - Moulay Sulayman 3rd Standard; Marrakesh

 
Silver 2.25 g -
Description
Issuer
Morocco
Sultan
Moulay Sulayman (1792-1822)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1213-1215 (1799-1801)
Calendar
Islamic (Hijri)
Value
1 Dirham
Currency
Hammered/Cast Coinage (1659-1882)
Composition
Silver
Weight
2.25 g
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#157186
Rarity index
93%

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the coin is that it was minted during the reign of Moulay Sulayman, who was the third ruler of the Alaouite dynasty in Morocco. He ruled from 1799 to 1801, and his reign was marked by significant political and economic reforms, including the introduction of new currency and the modernization of the country's infrastructure. The coin itself is made of silver and weighs 2.25 grams, making it a valuable and collectible item for numismatists and historians.