Morocco Hassan II 10 Dirhams

History

10 Dirhams 1995, Y# 92, Morocco, Hassan II

Obverse. Photo © NumisCorner.com

Description

Hassan II (1929–1999) was King of Morocco from 1961 until his death in 1999. He was a member of the Alaouite dynasty. He was the eldest son of Mohammed V, Sultan, then King of Morocco (1909–1961), and his second wife, Lalla Abla bint Tahar (1909–1992). Hassan was known to be one of the most severe rulers of Morocco, widely accused of authoritarian practices and of being an autocrat and a dictator, particularly during the Years of Lead.

Obverse	Person (king, queen, tsar etc.) Hassan II Symbol, amulet, talisman Pentagram King Hassan II, an Islamic pentagram and inscription "Hassan II Kingdom of Morocco". الحسن الثاني المملكة المغربية
Reverse	Animal (fish, bird, mammal etc.) Lion Coat of arms Morocco Crown, jewelry Arms of the Kingdom, dates and value (Ten 10 Dirhams). The current coat of arms of Morocco (formally, the royal coat of arms) was introduced 14 August 1957. It was developed by the graphic artists Gauthier and Hainaut and shows a pentagram, specifically a two-dimensional Penrose pentacle on a background before the Atlas Mountains and a rising sun. The royal crown is on top. Two lions function as the holders of the shield. On the ribbon underneath, the Arabic inscription is written: (Arabic: إن تنصروا الله ينصركم‎‎) (If you glorify God, He will glorify you) (Quran, Verse 7, Sura 47). 1995 1415 إن تنصروا الله ينصركم 10 عشرة دراهم
Edge	Reeded (milled)