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5 Francs - Mohammed V
| Issuer | Cherifian Empire |
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| Year | 1929-1934 |
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| Composition | Silver (.680) |
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| Obverse description | Central field features the Seal of Solomon (six-pointed star) rendered in intricate Islamic geometric relief, set within a circular medallion surrounded by elaborate arabesque foliate scrollwork. The Hijri date, shown as ١٣٥٢ (1352), appears within a smaller circular cartouche at the centre of the star. The legend EMPIRE CHERIFIEN curves along the upper periphery in Latin characters, while the Arabic inscription الإمبراطورية الشريفة runs along the lower periphery, both framed by a beaded border. The overall design reflects the decorative aesthetic of Moroccan Islamic art as interpreted in the medallic tradition of the Paris Mint. |
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| Reverse description | Central device consists of the denomination numeral 5 above the inscription FRANCS, both displayed within a square rotated 45 degrees to form a lozenge shape, itself set within a larger square frame, all rendered in bold relief. This geometric centrepiece is surrounded by a broad border of interlaced arabesque and foliate scrollwork in the Moorish tradition. The legend MAROC arcs prominently along the upper rim in large Latin capitals, while the Arabic equivalent المغرب ٥ فرنكات runs along the lower border. The composition is enclosed by a milled edge and reflects the characteristic decorative vocabulary employed by engraver Lucien Georges Bazor for Moroccan coinage of this period. |
| Reverse script | Arabic, Latin |
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