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[[Image:MOR_1299Pa_5dirhams_HA-lot61292-12Oct2010-USD299-obv.jpg|300px|thumb|photo courtesy Heritage Auctions]] | [[Image:MOR_1299Pa_5dirhams_HA-lot61292-12Oct2010-USD299-obv.jpg|300px|thumb|photo courtesy Heritage Auctions]] | ||
[[Image:MOR_1299Pa_5dirhams_HA-lot61292-12Oct2010-USD299-rev.jpg|300px|thumb|photo courtesy Heritage Auctions]] | [[Image:MOR_1299Pa_5dirhams_HA-lot61292-12Oct2010-USD299-rev.jpg|300px|thumb|photo courtesy Heritage Auctions]] | ||
| − | Under Moulay al-Hassan I, [[Morocco]] began production of milled coinage. Silver weights were standardized to a degree not obtainable in previous years. The denominations were changed to mazunas and dirhams, with 1 dirham = 50 mazunas. The 'crown' denomination was 1 rial, which was equal to 10 dirhams. Starting from the time of al-Hassan I, the ruler was honored on the coins not directly by name, but by | + | Under Moulay al-Hassan I, [[Morocco]] began production of milled coinage. Silver weights were standardized to a degree not obtainable in previous years. The denominations were changed to mazunas and dirhams, with 1 dirham = 50 mazunas. The 'crown' denomination was 1 rial, which was equal to 10 dirhams. Starting from the time of al-Hassan I, the ruler was honored on the coins not directly by name, but by a word or expression that alluded to him. |
Shown is a five dirham (or half rial) silver coin from the Paris mint. The date is AH 1299, or 1882 AD. It was lot 61292 and sold for $299 on Oct 12, 2010 at the Monthly World Coin Auction #610101 by Heritage Auctions. The catalog description reads: "Al-Hasan I 5 Dirhams AH1299 (1881), MS64 PCGS." | Shown is a five dirham (or half rial) silver coin from the Paris mint. The date is AH 1299, or 1882 AD. It was lot 61292 and sold for $299 on Oct 12, 2010 at the Monthly World Coin Auction #610101 by Heritage Auctions. The catalog description reads: "Al-Hasan I 5 Dirhams AH1299 (1881), MS64 PCGS." | ||
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''Recorded mintage'': 1,400,000. | ''Recorded mintage'': 1,400,000. | ||
| − | ''Specifications'': 14. | + | ''Specifications'': 14.558 g, 0.835 fine silver. |
''Catalog reference'': KM Y7. | ''Catalog reference'': KM Y7. | ||
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* Michael, Thomas, and Tracy L. Schmidt, ''Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1801-1900, 9th ed.'', Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2019. | * Michael, Thomas, and Tracy L. Schmidt, ''Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1801-1900, 9th ed.'', Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2019. | ||
* Gadoury, Victor, and George Cousinié, ''Monnaies Coloniales Françaises, 1670-1988, 2me Éd.,'' Monaco: Éditions Victor Gadoury, 1988. | * Gadoury, Victor, and George Cousinié, ''Monnaies Coloniales Françaises, 1670-1988, 2me Éd.,'' Monaco: Éditions Victor Gadoury, 1988. | ||
| − | * Sanchez-Giron, J.M., ''Monedas de Marruecos'', Ceuta, Spain: | + | * Sanchez-Giron, J.M., ''Monedas de Marruecos'', Ceuta, Spain: J.M. Sanchez-Giron, 1972. |
''Link to:'' | ''Link to:'' | ||
| − | * [[Morocco AH 1299-Pa 1/2 dirham KM-Y4]] | + | * [[Morocco AH 1299-Pa 1/2 dirham KM-Y4|AH 1299 ½ dirham, Paris mint]] |
| + | * [[Morocco AH 1299-Pa dirham|AH 1299 dirham, Paris mint]] | ||
| + | * [[Morocco AH 1299-Pa 2-1/2 dirhams|AH 1299 2½ dirhams, Paris mint]] | ||
* [[Morocco AH 1299-Pa 10 dirhams]] | * [[Morocco AH 1299-Pa 10 dirhams]] | ||
* [[Coins and currency dated 1882]] | * [[Coins and currency dated 1882]] | ||
* return to coins of [[Morocco]] | * return to coins of [[Morocco]] | ||
Latest revision as of 10:43, 11 May 2025
Under Moulay al-Hassan I, Morocco began production of milled coinage. Silver weights were standardized to a degree not obtainable in previous years. The denominations were changed to mazunas and dirhams, with 1 dirham = 50 mazunas. The 'crown' denomination was 1 rial, which was equal to 10 dirhams. Starting from the time of al-Hassan I, the ruler was honored on the coins not directly by name, but by a word or expression that alluded to him.
Shown is a five dirham (or half rial) silver coin from the Paris mint. The date is AH 1299, or 1882 AD. It was lot 61292 and sold for $299 on Oct 12, 2010 at the Monthly World Coin Auction #610101 by Heritage Auctions. The catalog description reads: "Al-Hasan I 5 Dirhams AH1299 (1881), MS64 PCGS."
Recorded mintage: 1,400,000.
Specifications: 14.558 g, 0.835 fine silver.
Catalog reference: KM Y7.
- Michael, Thomas, and Tracy L. Schmidt, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1801-1900, 9th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2019.
- Gadoury, Victor, and George Cousinié, Monnaies Coloniales Françaises, 1670-1988, 2me Éd., Monaco: Éditions Victor Gadoury, 1988.
- Sanchez-Giron, J.M., Monedas de Marruecos, Ceuta, Spain: J.M. Sanchez-Giron, 1972.
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