Morocco's Royal Mint: The Coinage That Built an Empire

In this episode, we explore the sophisticated monetary system of early modern Morocco, centered on the gold dinar and silver dirham. We trace how the Saadian sultans, particularly Abd al-Malik and Ahmad al-Mansur, used currency not just for trade but as a tool of diplomatic power and religious legitimacy. You will hear about the specific mints in Fez and Marrakech, the intricate calligraphy that adorned these coins, and how the influx of American silver from Potosí challenged traditional Islamic banking norms. We also examine the controversial devaluation policies under Moulay Ismail and how the Alaouite dynasty stabilized the economy after periods of instability. This is a deep dive into the economics of the Maghreb, revealing how the weight and purity of a single coin could shift alliances, fund military campaigns against the Ottomans, and project soft power across the Sahara. #SaadiDynasty #AhmadAlMansur #AbdAlMalik #MoroccanCoinage #GoldDinar #SilverDirham #FezMint #MarrakechHistory #MaghrebEconomy #TransSaharanTrade #IslamicNumismatics #PotosiSilver #AlaouiteDynasty #MoulayIsmail #NorthAfricanHistory #ColonialEconomics #FexingoHistory #HistoryPodcast Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo