World Coin Gallery

10 Dirhams – Morocco

Standard circulation coins

Series: 1896 Morocco circulation coins

Context

Year: 1896

Islamic (Hijri) Year: 1313

Issuer: Morocco

Period:

Ruler: Abdelaziz

Currency:

(1882—1921)

Subdivision: 10 Dirhams = 1 Rial

Demonetized: Yes

Total mintage: 55,187

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: #13

Numista: #20872

Value

Exchange value: 1 MAH

Bullion value: $71.96

Obverse

Inscription:

عشرة دراهم وزنه محفوف باليمن حصنه

انتخب ضربه ببرلين عام 1313

Translation:

Ten Dirhams weight, fortified by Yemen its stronghold.
Struck by election in Berlin, year 1313.

Script: Arabic

Language: Arabic

Reverse

Inscription:

‏المسكوك الراجح العزيز بخواتم تباشير التنجيز وضوابط مقادير التمييز

Translation:

The preponderant, cherished coin with seals of heralding fulfillment and regulations of measures of distinction.

Script: Arabic

Language: Arabic

Edge

Reeded

Mints

Name	Mark
Berlin	—

Mintings

Year	Mint Mark	Mintage	Quality	Collection
1896	—	55,177
1896	—	10	Proof

Series: 1896 Morocco circulation coins

💎 Very Rare