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Ashrafi - Sayf ad-Din Tumanbay I ND
1501 year| Gold | 3.43 g | - |
| Issuer | Mamluk Sultanate |
|---|---|
| Sultan | Tumanbay I (1501) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1501 |
| Value | 1 Dinar |
| Currency | Dinar (1250-1517) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 3.43 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#388018 |
|---|---|
| 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 Sayf ad-Din Tumanbay I, who was the last Mamluk Sultan to rule over Egypt before the Ottoman conquest in 1517. Despite being made of gold, the coin was widely used in circulation and had a relatively low denomination, indicating that it was intended for everyday transactions rather than being a collector's item. This suggests that gold coins were not as rare or valuable during this time period as they are today, and that the Mamluk Sultanate had a relatively strong economy.
