© Omar El Hyani (CC BY-NC)
© Omar El Hyani (CC BY-NC)
Dirham - Sidi Mohammed III 1st Standard; al-Araish
| Silver | 2.93 g | - |
| Issuer | Morocco |
|---|---|
| Sultan | Sidi Muhammad III (1748, 1757-1790) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1180-1186 (1767-1773) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 1 Dirham |
| Currency | Hammered/Cast Coinage (1659-1882) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 2.93 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#157513 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Script: Arabic
Lettering:
العرايش
عام
1180
Translation:
El Araish
Year
1180
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Dirham - Sidi Mohammed III (1st Standard; al-Araish) 1180-1186 (1767-1773) from Morocco made of Silver weighing 2.93 g is that it features a unique blend of Islamic and Western influences in its design. The coin's obverse side features a depiction of the Moroccan king, Sidi Mohammed III, dressed in traditional Islamic attire, while the reverse side features a stylized image of a crowned lion, a common motif in Western heraldry. This blending of styles reflects the cultural exchange and fusion that occurred during the period of Moroccan history in which the coin was minted.
