Dirham - Sidi Mohammed III (1st Standard; Fes Hazrat) 1172-1189 (1759-1775) front Dirham - Sidi Mohammed III (1st Standard; Fes Hazrat) 1172-1189 (1759-1775) back
Dirham - Sidi Mohammed III (1st Standard; Fes Hazrat) 1172-1189 (1759-1775) photo
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Dirham - Sidi Mohammed III 1st Standard; Fes Hazrat

 
Silver 2.93 g -
Description
Issuer
Morocco
Sultan
Sidi Muhammad III (1748, 1757-1790)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1172-1189 (1759-1775)
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
References
Numista
N#157518
Rarity index
89%

Reverse

Script: Arabic

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Dirham - Sidi Mohammed III (1st Standard; Fes Hazrat) 1172-1189 (1759-1775) from Morocco made of Silver weighing 2.93 g is that it was minted during a time of significant political and economic change in Morocco. The coin was issued during the reign of Sultan Sidi Mohammed III, who ruled Morocco from 1759 to 1775, and it was part of a broader effort to reform the country's currency and economy. The use of silver in the coin's minting was a deliberate choice, as it was a valuable and widely accepted metal at the time, and it was seen as a way to stabilize the currency and promote trade. Despite the challenges of the time, the coin remains a valuable piece of Moroccan history and a testament to the country's rich cultural heritage.