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Mazuna - Abd al-Aziz Fes Mint
1320 (1903) year| Bronze | 1 g | 16 mm |
| Issuer | Morocco |
|---|---|
| Sultan | Abdelaziz (1894-1908) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1320 (1903) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 1 Mazuna (1⁄500 MAH) |
| Currency | Rial (1882-1921) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 1 g |
| Diameter | 16 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#156591 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 77% |
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Mazuna - Abd al-Aziz (Fes Mint) 1320 (1903) from Morocco made of Bronze weighing 1 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, Abd al-Aziz, dressed in traditional Islamic attire, while the reverse side features a stylized representation of a flower, which was a common motif in Western coinage at the time. This blending of styles reflects the cultural exchange and fusion that occurred during the period of colonialism in Morocco.
