Dirham - Sidi Mohammed III (1st Standard; Rabat) 1189-1191 (1775-1777) front Dirham - Sidi Mohammed III (1st Standard; Rabat) 1189-1191 (1775-1777) back
Dirham - Sidi Mohammed III (1st Standard; Rabat) 1189-1191 (1775-1777) photo
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Dirham - Sidi Mohammed III 1st Standard; Rabat

 
Silver 2.93 g -
Description
Issuer
Morocco
Sultan
Sidi Muhammad III (1748, 1757-1790)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1189-1191 (1775-1777)
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#157521
Rarity index
95%

Reverse

Script: Arabic

Lettering:
رباط
1191

Translation:
Rabat
1191

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Dirham - Sidi Mohammed III (1st Standard; Rabat) 1189-1191 (1775-1777) 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 lion, which was a common motif in Western coinage at the time. This blending of styles reflects the cultural exchange and influences that were present in Morocco during the 18th century.