Dirham - Sidi Mohammed IV (2nd Standard; without mint name) 1284 (1868) front Dirham - Sidi Mohammed IV (2nd Standard; without mint name) 1284 (1868) back
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Dirham - Sidi Mohammed IV 2nd Standard; without mint name

1284 (1868) year
Silver 2.93 g -
Description
Issuer
Morocco
Sultan
Sidi Muhammad IV (1859-1873)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1284 (1868)
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#157021
Rarity index
97%

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Dirham - Sidi Mohammed IV (2nd Standard; without mint name) 1284 (1868) 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 time of economic and political upheaval.