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½ Dirham - al-Muzaffar Ahmad II al-Qahira
824 (1421) year| Silver | 1.28 g | - |
| Issuer | Mamluk Sultanate |
|---|---|
| Sultan | Ahmad II (1421) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 824 (1421) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | ½ Dirham (7⁄20) |
| Currency | Dinar (1250-1517) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.28 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#388023 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Script: Arabic
Edge
Plain.
Interesting fact
The Mamluk Sultanate, which issued this coin, was a powerful state that ruled over much of the Middle East and North Africa during the 13th to 16th centuries. The Sultanate was known for its military prowess and its cultural achievements, including the development of a distinctive style of architecture, literature, and art. The Mamluk era was also a time of significant economic growth, with the establishment of trade routes and the development of a robust coinage system, as evidenced by the ½ Dirham coin .
