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© Stephen Album Rare Coins
Dirham - Muhammad al-Hajj ad-Dila'i type
| Silver | 0.97 g | 16.5 mm |
| Issuer | Morocco |
|---|---|
| Period | Dila'i Interregnum (1654-1664) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1072-1074 (1662-1663) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 1 Dirham |
| Currency | Hammered/Cast Coinage (1659-1882) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 0.97 g |
| Diameter | 16.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#151198 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 91% |
Reverse
Inscriptions on three lines inside a square inscribed in a circle.
Script: Arabic
Comment
Struck during the interregnum of the Saadian and Alawite dynasties. Interesting fact
The Muhammad al-Hajj ad-Dila'i (type 2) Dirham coin from Morocco, which was minted between 1072-1074 (1662-1663), features a unique blend of Islamic and Western influences in its design. The coin's obverse side features a depiction of the Moroccan king, Muhammad al-Hajj ad-Dila'i, dressed in traditional Islamic clothing and holding a sword, while the reverse side features a depiction of the Christian saint, Saint Sebastian, who was a Roman soldier and martyr. This blending of religious and cultural influences reflects the diverse history and cultural exchange that existed in Morocco during this time period.
