1 Follis - Jamal al-Din Mahmud (Countermarked) ND (1141-1183) front 1 Follis - Jamal al-Din Mahmud (Countermarked) ND (1141-1183) back
1 Follis - Jamal al-Din Mahmud (Countermarked) ND (1141-1183) photo
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1 Follis - Jamal al-Din Mahmud Countermarked ND

 
Copper 8.79 g -
Description
Issuer
Inalids of Amid (Anatolian Beyliks)
Bey
Jamal al-Din Mahmud (1141-1183)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1141-1183
Value
Follis (1)
Composition
Copper
Weight
8.79 g
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered, Countermarked
Orientation
Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#385970
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Script: Arabic

Edge

Plain.

Comment

Countermarked on uncertain Byzantine follis.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a countermark, which is a secondary marking or symbol that was added to the coin after it was minted. The countermark on this coin is believed to be a sign of authenticity and was used to verify the coin's value and legitimacy. This practice of countermarking coins was common in the medieval period and adds an extra layer of historical significance to this already rare and valuable coin.