Dirham - Sidi Mohammed III (1st Standard; Marrakesh) 1172-1194 (1759-1780) front Dirham - Sidi Mohammed III (1st Standard; Marrakesh) 1172-1194 (1759-1780) back
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Dirham - Sidi Mohammed III 1st Standard; Marrakesh

 
Silver 2.93 g -
Description
Issuer
Morocco
Sultan
Sidi Muhammad III (1748, 1757-1790)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1172-1194 (1759-1780)
Calendar
Islamic (Hijri)
Value
1 Dirham
Currency
Hammered/Cast Coinage (1659-1882)
Composition
Silver
Weight
2.93 g
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#157520
Rarity index
93%

Reverse

Script: Arabic

Lettering: احد احد 1190

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Dirham - Sidi Mohammed III (1st Standard; Marrakesh) 1172-1194 (1759-1780) from Morocco made of Silver weighing 2.93 g is that it was minted during the reign of Sultan Sidi Mohammed III, who was known for his efforts to modernize and centralize the Moroccan state. This coin was part of a series of reforms that aimed to standardize the currency and promote trade and commerce in Morocco.