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Dirham - Sidi Mohammed III 1st Standard; Marrakesh
| Silver | 2.93 g | 23 mm |
| Issuer | Morocco |
|---|---|
| Sultan | Sidi Muhammad III (1748, 1757-1790) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1182-1183 (1769-1770) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 1 Dirham |
| Currency | Hammered/Cast Coinage (1659-1882) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 2.93 g |
| Diameter | 23 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#151180 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Inside a double circle, the name of the workshop followed by the date in western figures; presence of a grenetis.
Script: Arabic
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Dirham - Sidi Mohammed III (1st Standard; Marrakesh) 1182-1183 (1769-1770) from Morocco made of Silver weighing 2.93 g is that it features a unique blend of Islamic and Moroccan design elements. The coin's obverse side features a calligraphic inscription of the coin's denomination and mintage date in Arabic, while the reverse side features a stylized representation of the Moroccan flag, which was not officially adopted until 1912, over 50 years after the coin was minted. This blend of traditional Islamic coinage design and early nationalistic symbols makes the Dirham a fascinating piece of numismatic history.
