Mazuna - al-Rashid (Fes Hazrat) 1079-1082 (1669-1672) front Mazuna - al-Rashid (Fes Hazrat) 1079-1082 (1669-1672) back
Mazuna - al-Rashid (Fes Hazrat) 1079-1082 (1669-1672) photo
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Mazuna - al-Rashid Fes Hazrat

 
Silver 1.17 g 21 mm
Description
Issuer
Morocco
Sultan
al-Rashid (1664-1672)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1079-1082 (1669-1672)
Calendar
Islamic (Hijri)
Value
1 Mazuna (24)
Currency
Hammered/Cast Coinage (1659-1882)
Composition
Silver
Weight
1.17 g
Diameter
21 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#157641
Rarity index
93%

Reverse

Script: Arabic

Lettering:
الله ربنا
محمد رسولنا
الرشيد إمامنا

Translation:
Allah is our God
Mohammad is our Prophet
Al-Rashid is our Imam

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Mazuna - al-Rashid (Fes Hazrat) coin from Morocco is that it was issued during the reign of Sultan al-Rashid, who was known for his military campaigns and administrative reforms. The coin's design features the Sultan's name and title, as well as the date of issue in both the Islamic and Gregorian calendars. Additionally, the coin's silver content and relatively low weight make it a unique and valuable collector's item for numismatists interested in Moroccan currency.