© Stephen Album Rare Coins
© Stephen Album Rare Coins
1 Fals - Sultan Muhammad al-Mujahid ND
1350 year| Bronze | 0.49 g | 14 mm |
| Issuer | Sultanate of Mogadishu (Somalia) |
|---|---|
| Sultan | Sultan Muhammad al-Mujahid (circa 1350) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1350 |
| Value | 1 Fals |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 0.49 g |
| Diameter | 14 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#394608 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Script: Arabic
Edge
Plain.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin 1 Fals - Sultan Muhammad al-Mujahid ND (1350) from Sultanate of Mogadishu (Somalia) made of Bronze weighing 0.49 g is that it features a unique blend of Islamic and Somali cultural elements in its design. The coin's obverse side features an Arabic inscription that reads "Al-Sultanu al-Mujahid Muhammad" (The Victorious Sultan Muhammad), while the reverse side features a depiction of a Somali warrior holding a spear and shield, surrounded by a wreath of leaves. This blend of Islamic and Somali motifs reflects the rich cultural heritage of Somalia and its history as a crossroads of trade and cultural exchange.
