Islamic World Morocco ? Falus coin

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This coin was in a large world coin collection that I purchased. it was in a 2x2 with the following labeling "Morocco" "c", "c-30", Mitka",1188 1796" none of that seemed particularly helpful with identification.

Pictures:

Stats:
Diameter: 28mm
weight: 7gr
Thickness: 2mm
Material: copper/bronze/brass

To this point, I believe that it is possibly a 2 or 3 Falus Alaouite dynasty - Alwi Sherifs - Sidi Mohammed IV with Marrakesh mint

In my research, it seems most 4 falus coins have a weight of 11g, such as the 4 Falus coin I found on Zeno.ru which is almost identical
https://www.zeno.ru/showphoto.php?photo=69776

and on Numista
https://en.numista.com/catalogue/pieces9631.html

What throws me off is the weight. I am thinking that since the coins do not have the value stamped on them, the the value is based on weight or size

The Solomon stamp (6 pointed star) is also a concern, as most examples I have seen the lines are straight for the most part. the star on my coin has some pretty crooked lines.

Your expertise is greatly appreciated!

Thank you
Randy
To recycle one more time
Nominal is based on the weight.
It's 2 falus. Size varies 22-28 mm.
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My first thought for C-30 was Craig, but Craig # 30 is silver.

1188 could be a date, but that doesn't seem right to me with that star.

My best guess at the date is 1202 or 1209. AH1209 is 1794-1795 which is close to the 1796 on the label.

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