Dirham - al-Ashraf Aynal Damascus ND
| Silver | 1.43 g | 15 mm |
| Issuer | Mamluk Sultanate |
|---|---|
| Sultan | Aynal (1453-1461) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1453-1461 |
| Value | 1 Dirham (0.7) |
| Currency | Dinar (1250-1517) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.43 g |
| Diameter | 15 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#267002 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Script: Arabic
Lettering:
ضرب بدبمشق
لا اله الا الله
محمد رسول الله
في […]
بدمشق
Translation:
Struck in Damascus
There is no god but God, Muhammad is the Messenger of God
In [year]
In Damascus
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Dirham coin is that it was issued during the reign of Sultan al-Ashraf Aynal, who was the last Mamluk Sultan to rule over the Mamluk Sultanate before it was conquered by the Ottoman Empire. This coin is a rare example of the currency used during that time period and is highly sought after by collectors and historians.
