Falus - Abu Muhammad Abd Allah Al-Ghalib (1st Standard) 965-966 (1558-1559) front Falus - Abu Muhammad Abd Allah Al-Ghalib (1st Standard) 965-966 (1558-1559) back
Falus - Abu Muhammad Abd Allah Al-Ghalib (1st Standard) 965-966 (1558-1559) photo
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Falus - Abu Muhammad Abd Allah Al-Ghalib 1st Standard

 
Copper 2.5 g 12 mm
Description
Issuer
Morocco
Sultan
Abu Muhammad ‘Abd Allah al-Ghalib (1557-1574)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
965-966 (1558-1559)
Calendar
Islamic (Hijri)
Value
Falus (1⁄60)
Currency
Dinar (1549-1659)
Composition
Copper
Weight
2.5 g
Diameter
12 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#369239
Rarity index
95%

Reverse

Arabic script
Legend in three lines in double-border

Script: Arabic

Lettering:
ست
وستين
وتسعمئة

Comment

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Falus - Abu Muhammad Abd Allah Al-Ghalib (1st Standard) 965-966 (1558-1559) from Morocco made of Copper weighing 2.5 g is that it features a unique blend of Islamic and Moroccan design elements. The coin's obverse side features a stylized representation of the Moroccan king, Abu Muhammad Abd Allah Al-Ghalib, while the reverse side features an intricate pattern of Islamic calligraphy and geometric shapes. This blend of styles reflects the rich cultural heritage of Morocco and its history of Islamic influence.