Dirham - Sidi Mohammed III (1st Standard; Tagr er-Rabat) 1181 (1768) front Dirham - Sidi Mohammed III (1st Standard; Tagr er-Rabat) 1181 (1768) back
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Dirham - Sidi Mohammed III 1st Standard; Tagr er-Rabat

1181 (1768) year
Silver 2.93 g -
Description
Issuer
Morocco
Sultan
Sidi Muhammad III (1748, 1757-1790)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1181 (1768)
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#157525
Rarity index
95%

Interesting fact

The Dirham coin , which was issued during the reign of Sidi Mohammed III in Morocco, features a unique design element that sets it apart from other coins of its time. The coin's obverse side features a stylized representation of the king's name, "Sidi Mohammed," in Arabic script, which is surrounded by a wreath of flowers and leaves. This design element was a departure from the traditional Islamic coinage designs that were commonly used in Morocco at the time, which typically featured Arabic inscriptions and geometric patterns. The use of floral motifs on the coin's obverse side was a nod to the country's rich cultural heritage and its connection to the natural world.