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Ashrafi - al-Zahir Jaqmaq al-Qahira
846 (1438-1453) years| Gold | 3.38 g | 15.5 mm |
| Issuer | Mamluk Sultanate |
|---|---|
| Sultan | Jaqmaq (1438-1453) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 846 (1438-1453) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 1 Dinar |
| Currency | Dinar (1250-1517) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 3.38 g |
| Diameter | 15.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#316027 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Name and titles of al-Zahir Sayf al-Din Jaqmaq in three lines separated by two segmented cables.
Script: Arabic
Lettering:
بالقاهرة
السلطان الملك الظاهر
ابو سعيد جقمق عز نصره
سنة ست و اربعين ثمانماية
Translation:
Cairo
Sultan Al-Zahir
Abu Saeed Jaqmaq may his victory be
year eighty forty-six
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Ashrafi coin is that it was used as a form of currency during the Mamluk Sultanate, which was a powerful and influential empire that controlled much of the Middle East and North Africa during the 13th to 16th centuries. The coin's design features intricate Arabic calligraphy and imagery, reflecting the cultural and artistic achievements of the Mamluk era. Additionally, the use of gold in the coin's production highlights the wealth and prosperity of the Sultanate during this time.
