Moroccan rial coinage

DocumentedSupported by at least one credible specialist source.

Period

1882-1921

Issuing entity

Morocco

Machine-struck Moroccan silver coinage introduced in the late nineteenth century, struck at European mints.

Historical context

Replaced earlier hand-struck coinage and preceded the protectorate-era franc issues.

Design

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Arabic calligraphic designs without figural imagery.

Identification

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Hijri dates and mint names appear in Arabic script.

Catalogue references

No catalogue numbers recorded. Numbers are only published once transcribed from a verified edition of a standard catalogue — they are never inferred.

Research required

  • Weights, finenesses and mint attributions require transcription from a printed reference.
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