Mazuna - Sidi Mohammed III (3rd Standard; Fes) 1201-1204 (1787-1790) front Mazuna - Sidi Mohammed III (3rd Standard; Fes) 1201-1204 (1787-1790) back
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Mazuna - Sidi Mohammed III 3rd Standard; Fes

 
Silver 0.68 g -
Description
Issuer
Morocco
Sultan
Sidi Muhammad III (1748, 1757-1790)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1201-1204 (1787-1790)
Calendar
Islamic (Hijri)
Value
1 Mazuna (24)
Currency
Hammered/Cast Coinage (1659-1882)
Composition
Silver
Weight
0.68 g
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#157505
Rarity index
97%

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Mazuna - Sidi Mohammed III (3rd Standard; Fes) 1201-1204 (1787-1790) 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 stylized image of a crowned lion, a common motif in Western heraldry. This blending of cultural influences reflects the complex history and cultural exchange that occurred during the period in which the coin was minted.