Mazuna - Sidi Mohammed III (2nd Standard; Fes) 1184-1194 (1771-1780) front Mazuna - Sidi Mohammed III (2nd Standard; Fes) 1184-1194 (1771-1780) back
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Mazuna - Sidi Mohammed III 2nd Standard; Fes

 
Silver 0.73 g -
Description
Issuer
Morocco
Sultan
Sidi Muhammad III (1748, 1757-1790)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1184-1194 (1771-1780)
Calendar
Islamic (Hijri)
Value
1 Mazuna (24)
Currency
Hammered/Cast Coinage (1659-1882)
Composition
Silver
Weight
0.73 g
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#157498
Rarity index
97%

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Mazuna - Sidi Mohammed III (2nd Standard; Fes) 1184-1194 (1771-1780) coin from Morocco 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 king, Sidi Mohammed III, dressed in traditional Islamic attire, while the reverse side features a depiction of the Moroccan coat of arms, which was influenced by European heraldry. This blend of styles reflects the cultural exchange and fusion that occurred during the period in which the coin was minted.