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Ashrafi - Fakhr al-Din 'Uthman al-Qahira ND
1453 year| Gold | 3.02 g | - |
| Issuer | Mamluk Sultanate |
|---|---|
| Sultan | Uthman (1453) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1453 |
| Value | 1 Dinar |
| Currency | Dinar (1250-1517) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 3.02 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#388010 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Script: Arabic
Edge
Plain.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Ashrafi coin is that it was issued during the reign of Sultan Fakhr al-Din 'Uthman (al-Qahira), who was the last Mamluk Sultan of Egypt and Syria, and was minted in the year 1453. Despite being made of gold, the coin weighs only 3.02 grams, which is relatively light for a gold coin. This may indicate that the coin was intended for everyday use and circulation, rather than being a ceremonial or commemorative coin. Additionally, the fact that it was minted during the final years of the Mamluk Sultanate adds historical significance to the coin, as it represents a time of transition and change in the region.
