1 Dirham - Sunqur (Dimashq) 679 (1280) front 1 Dirham - Sunqur (Dimashq) 679 (1280) back
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1 Dirham - Sunqur Dimashq

679 (1280) year
Silver 2.48 g 23 mm
Description
Issuer
Syria Region (Mamluk Sultanate)
Sultan
Sunqur (1280)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
679 (1280)
Calendar
Islamic (Hijri)
Value
1 Dirham (0.7)
Currency
Dinar (628/632-1598)
Composition
Silver
Weight
2.48 g
Diameter
23 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#390459
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Script: Arabic

Edge

Plain.

Comment

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Interesting fact

The Mamluk Sultanate, which issued this coin, was a powerful Islamic empire that ruled over much of the Middle East and North Africa from the 13th to the 16th century. The Sultanate was known for its military prowess and its rich cultural heritage, including the development of Arabic literature, art, and architecture. The 1 Dirham coin was issued during the reign of Sultan Sunqur (also known as Sunqur al-Ashqar) in the late 13th century, and it features an intricate design that includes Arabic script and geometric patterns.