1956, Morocco (Sultanate), Mohammed V. Silver 500 Francs Coin. NGC MS-62!
Mint Place: Paris Mint Year: 1956 (AH1376) Denomination: 500 Francs Reference: Davenport 53, KM-54. Condition: Certified and graded by NGC as MS-62! Material: Silver (.900) Weight: 22.50gm Diameter: 36mm
Obverse: Bust of Sultan Mohammed V. left, legends in kufic and french around. Legend: MOHAMMED . V
Reverse: Crown within star, splitting bilingual date and denomination. Privy marks of the Paris mint below. Legend: 500 FRANCS / EMPIRE CHERIFIEN
Mohammed V (August 10, 1909 – February 26, 1961) was Sultan of Morocco from 1927 to 1953, exiled from 1953-55, where he was again recognized as Sultan upon his return, and King from 1957 to 1961. His full name was Sidi Mohammed ben Yusef, or Son of (Sultan) Yusef, upon whose death he succeeded to the throne. He was a member of the Alaouite Dynasty.