Dirham - Moulay Sulayman (4th Standard; Fes Hazrat) 1216-1217 (1802-1803) front Dirham - Moulay Sulayman (4th Standard; Fes Hazrat) 1216-1217 (1802-1803) back
Dirham - Moulay Sulayman (4th Standard; Fes Hazrat) 1216-1217 (1802-1803) photo
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Dirham - Moulay Sulayman 4th Standard; Fes Hazrat

 
Silver 2.15 g -
Description
Issuer
Morocco
Sultan
Moulay Sulayman (1792-1822)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1216-1217 (1802-1803)
Calendar
Islamic (Hijri)
Value
1 Dirham
Currency
Hammered/Cast Coinage (1659-1882)
Composition
Silver
Weight
2.15 g
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#157188
Rarity index
92%

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Dirham - Moulay Sulayman (4th Standard; Fes Hazrat) 1216-1217 (1802-1803) from Morocco made of Silver weighing 2.15 g is that it features a unique blend of Islamic and Arabic influences in its design. The coin's obverse side features a depiction of the King, Moulay Sulayman, wearing a turban and a beard, while the reverse side features an inscription in Arabic script that reads "Al-Sultan al-Wahhab" (The Giving Sultan) and "Moulay Sulayman" in a circular pattern around the edge. This coin is a rare and valuable example of Moroccan numismatics and is highly sought after by collectors.