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Dirham - Sidi Mohammed IV 2nd Standard; Rabat al-Fath
| Silver | 2.93 g | 23 mm |
| Issuer | Morocco |
|---|---|
| Sultan | Sidi Muhammad IV (1859-1873) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1284-1286 (1868-1870) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 1 Dirham |
| Currency | Hammered/Cast Coinage (1659-1882) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 2.93 g |
| Diameter | 23 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#49792 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 91% |
Reverse
Script: Arabic
Comment
Eustache mentions that they found a "4" (of 1284) over a "3", so the year 1283 may be possible.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Dirham - Sidi Mohammed IV (2nd Standard; Rabat al-Fath) 1284-1286 (1868-1870) from Morocco made of Silver weighing 2.93 g is that it was minted during a time of significant political and economic change in Morocco. The coin was issued during the reign of Sultan Sidi Mohammed IV, who ruled Morocco from 1859 to 1873. During his reign, Morocco was facing pressure from European powers, particularly France and Spain, which had begun to encroach on Moroccan territory. The coin's minting was likely a response to the need for a stable currency to facilitate trade and commerce during this period of turmoil.
