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10 Dirhams – Morocco

Standard circulation coins

Series: 1882 Morocco circulation coins

Context

Year: 1882

Islamic (Hijri) Year: 1299

Issuer: Morocco

Period:

Ruler: Moulay al-Hasan I

Currency:

(1882—1921)

Subdivision: 10 Dirhams = 1 Rial

Demonetized: Yes

Total mintage: 871,221

Material

Diameter: 38.9 mm

Weight: 29.12 g

Silver weight: 26.21 g

Thickness: 3 mm

Shape: Round

Composition: 90% Silver

Magnetic: No

Technique: Milled

Alignment: Medal alignment

References

Y: #8

Numista: #18734

Value

Exchange value: 1 MAH

Bullion value: $71.96

Obverse

Inscription:

فيه عشرة دراهم شرعية لضبط الحقوق المرعية

اختير ضربه بباريز عام 1299

Translation:

Ten legal dirhams for the regulation of observed rights.

Chosen for striking in Paris in 1299.

Script: Arabic

Language: Arabic

Engraver: Lagrange

Reverse

Inscription:

المسكوك الحسن الكيفية

المحقق وزنه على أحد الدراهم المكية

Translation:

A coin of good quality,

Verified its weight against one of the Meccan dirhams.

Script: Arabic

Language: Arabic

Engraver: Lagrange

Edge

Embossed edge: 24 stars

Mints

Name	Mark
Monnaie de Paris	—

Mintings

Year	Mint Mark	Mintage	Quality	Collection
1882	—	871,216
1882	—	5	Proof

Series: 1882 Morocco circulation coins

⭐ Somewhat Rare