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Falus - al-Rashid Fes
| Bronze | 3.97 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | Morocco |
|---|---|
| Sultan | al-Rashid (1664-1672) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1081-1082 (1671-1672) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 1 Falus |
| Currency | Hammered/Cast Coinage (1659-1882) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 3.97 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#157639 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Date
Script: Arabic
Lettering:
اثنان
وثمانين
والف
Translation:
Two
and Eighty
and Thousand
(1082)
Interesting fact
The Falus - al-Rashid (Fes) 1081-1082 (1671-1672) coin from Morocco was minted during the reign of Sultan Al-Rashid, who was known for his military campaigns and administrative reforms. The coin features an inscription in Arabic that translates to "Al-Rashid, the Sultan, the Just, the Rightly Guided" on one side, and an image of a horseman on the other. The horseman is believed to represent the sultan himself, and the image was meant to symbolize his strength and leadership. This coin is a rare and valuable example of Moroccan numismatics and is highly sought after by collectors.
