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Dirham - al-Ẓāhir Baybars I ND
| Silver | 2.91 g | 22 mm |
| Issuer | Mamluk Sultanate |
|---|---|
| Sultan | Baybars I (1260-1277) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1260-1277 |
| Value | 1 Dirham (0.7) |
| Currency | Dinar (1250-1517) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 2.91 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#174120 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
Border: circular line in circle of dots.
No circular legend.
Script: Arabic
Lettering:
امير المومنين
بالله
الامام المستنصر ω ٧
ابو القاسم احمد بن
الامام الظاهر
Translation:
Commander of the Faithful
By God
Imam Al - Mustansir
Abul Qasim Ahmed bin
Imam Al - Zaher
Comment
MAMLŪK STYLE (HERALDIC)Type I. With Caliph al-Mustanṣir
Title: al-Malik
Balog, four specimens: (22, 2.98) Plate III; (22, 2.90); (23, 2.91); (23, 3.37). ANS, ten specimens: (22, 2.14); (23, 3.01); (22, 2.11); (22, 2.97); (22, 2.78); (22, 2.80); (24, 2.71); (22, 2.27); (24, 2.86); (25, 2.43).
Interesting fact
The Mamluk Sultanate, which issued the Dirham coin , was a powerful Islamic state that ruled over much of the Middle East and North Africa during the 13th and 14th centuries. The Sultanate was known for its military prowess and its rich cultural heritage, including the development of Arabic literature, art, and architecture. The Dirham coin itself is a symbol of the Sultanate's economic and political influence during this period.
