Sultan Hasan I (1836 – Tádla, June 7, 1894) of Morocco ruled from 1873 until his death. He ascended the throne in peaceful circumstances in 1873. He began his rule by strengthening the internal public order, so as not to give the European powers an excuse to intervene. Hassan was a traditionalist ruler, but at the same time he was open to moderate reforms. Employing European mercenaries as trainers, he created a new standing army. He also sent Moroccan students to study in Europe and fought against rebellious tribes for a significant part of his rule. He died in 1894 after a 20-year reign. Sultan Hassan had several wives and had many children. In the traditional Moroccan court, sultans often had multiple wives and harems. Some of his children played important roles in later Moroccan history. Sultan Hassan was succeeded by his son Mulej Hassan. Hassan Mulej later became the Sultan of Morocco himself. As in all ruling families, Sultan Hassan's family also experienced conflicts and rivalries over the succession to the throne. Competition and intrigue between different branches and wives for power was common.

Hassan I, Sultan of Morocco from 1873 to 1894, was an interesting and important historical figure. Speaking of the coins made during his reign, it is worth mentioning that coinage in Morocco has a long tradition. Several types of coins were minted in the country, which were made of different materials and represented different values. Among the coins issued by Hasan I, we can find some that can be linked to his name. These coins often featured the sultan's portrait, the coat of arms of the dynasty, or other symbols. In addition to silver and gold coins, copper and bronze coins were minted, which were used in everyday trade.