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Dinar - Shajar al-Durr al-Qahira
648 (1250) year| Gold | - | - |
| Issuer | Mamluk Sultanate |
|---|---|
| Queen | Shajar al-Durr (1250) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 648 (1250) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 1 Dinar |
| Currency | Dinar (1250-1517) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#388003 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Script: Arabic
Edge
Plain.
Comment
Shajar al-Durr was known as the “Queen of the Muslims.” Only three coins are known from her short reign, before abdicating in favour of her husband.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Mamluk Sultanate's Gold Dinar - Shajar al-Durr (al-Qahira) 648 (1250) coin is that it features a unique blend of Islamic and Mongolian influences in its design. The coin's obverse side features a stylized representation of the Mongolian emperor, Shajar al-Durr, while the reverse side features intricate Arabic calligraphy and Islamic motifs, reflecting the cultural fusion that characterized the Mamluk Sultanate's art and architecture during that time.
