Dirham - Sidi Mohammed III (1st Standard; Tetuan; type 2) 1195 (1781) front Dirham - Sidi Mohammed III (1st Standard; Tetuan; type 2) 1195 (1781) back
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Dirham - Sidi Mohammed III 1st Standard; Tetuan; type

1195 (1781) year
Silver 2.93 g -
Description
Issuer
Morocco
Sultan
Sidi Muhammad III (1748, 1757-1790)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1195 (1781)
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#157528
Rarity index
97%

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Dirham - Sidi Mohammed III (1st Standard; Tetuan; type 2) 1195 (1781) from Morocco made of Silver weighing 2.93 g is that it features a unique blend of Islamic and European 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 design inspired by European coins of the time, with a crowned shield and a motto in Arabic. This blending of styles reflects the cultural exchange and influence that occurred between Morocco and Europe during the 18th century.