Morocco AH 1288-Fs 4 falus

from the Ma’adi Collection

from the Ma’adi Collection

Prior to the coinage reform of 1889, Moroccan coins were either hammered or cast, and counterfeits abounded. What was lacking in local coins was made up for by the circulation of large quantities of foreign silver currency.

Shown is a 4 falus cast copper coin from the Fes mint. It was issued under Sidi Mohammed IV. The seal of Solomon decorates the obverse, and the issuing mint and date appear on the reverse. The date is AH 1288, or 1871 AD.

Recorded mintage: unknown.

Specifications: 11.54g, copper.

Catalog reference: KM C166.1.

Sources:

• 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.
• Valentine, W.H., Modern Copper Coins of the Muhammadan States, London: Spink and Sons, 1911.

Link to:

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• AH 1284-Mk 4 falus
• AH 1286-Fs 4 falus
• AH 1286-Mk 4 falus
• AH 1288-Mk 4 falus
• AH 1290-Fs 4 falus

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