Falus - Sidi Mohammed IV 2nd Standard; Rabat al-Fath
1281 (1865) year| Bronze | 2.89 g | 17 mm |
| Issuer | Morocco |
|---|---|
| Sultan | Sidi Muhammad IV (1859-1873) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1281 (1865) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 1 Falus |
| Currency | Hammered/Cast Coinage (1659-1882) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 2.89 g |
| Diameter | 17 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#157039 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Falus - Sidi Mohammed IV (2nd Standard; Rabat al-Fath) 1281 (1865) from Morocco made of Bronze weighing 2.89 g is that it features a unique blend of Islamic and European influences in its design. The coin's obverse side features a depiction of the Moroccan king, Sidi Mohammed IV, dressed in traditional Islamic attire, while the reverse side features a crowned shield with the coin's denomination and date written in both Arabic and French. This blend of cultural influences reflects Morocco's rich history as a crossroads of civilizations and the coin's status as a symbol of the country's economic and cultural exchange with the outside world.
