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Name of Object:

Mint-mould for six coins

Location:

Fez, Morocco

Holding Institution:

Batha Museum

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Date of Object:

1872

Material(s) / Technique(s):

Bronze

Dimensions:

H: 14cm, W: 8cm, Dia: 2.5cm

Description:

A bronze mint-mould holding six coins, in use at the mint in Fez during the reign of Sultan Mulay al-Hasan I (r. 1873-94). It should be noted that, compared to earlier periods, coinage was evolving quickly in relation to industry at this time.

Citation of this web page:

"Mint-mould for six coins" in "Sharing History", Museum With No Frontiers, 2024. https://sharinghistory.museumwnf.org/database_item.php?id=object;AWE;ma;37;en

MWNF Working Number: MO 037

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