Falus - Sidi Mohammed III (Rabat) 1191 (1777) front Falus - Sidi Mohammed III (Rabat) 1191 (1777) back
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Falus - Sidi Mohammed III Rabat

1191 (1777) year
Copper 3.53 g -
Description
Issuer
Morocco
Sultan
Sidi Muhammad III (1748, 1757-1790)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1191 (1777)
Calendar
Islamic (Hijri)
Value
1 Falus
Currency
Hammered/Cast Coinage (1659-1882)
Composition
Copper
Weight
3.53 g
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#157475
Rarity index
97%

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Falus - Sidi Mohammed III (Rabat) 1191 (1777) from Morocco made of Copper weighing 3.53 g is that it features a unique blend of Islamic and Western 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 stylized image of a falcon, which was a symbol of power and nobility in Islamic culture. This blending of cultural influences reflects the rich history and diversity of Morocco during the 18th century.