© SAEED RAGAB
© SAEED RAGAB
Dirham - al-Manṣūr Qala'un al-Iskandariya
| Silver | 2.48 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Mamluk Sultanate |
|---|---|
| Sultan | Qala'un (1279-1290) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 678-689 (1280-1290) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 1 Dirham (0.7) |
| Currency | Dinar (1250-1517) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 2.48 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Thickness | 1 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#276095 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Script: Arabic
Lettering:
الملك المنصور
الصالحي
Translation:
The king al-mansur
Alsalhy
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during the reign of Al-Manṣūr Qala'un, who was the seventh Mamluk Sultan of Egypt and ruled from 1280 to 1290. The coin features the name of the sultan and the mint location, al-Iskandariya, which is the Arabic name for Alexandria. This coin is a rare example of a silver dirham from the Mamluk Sultanate, which was known for its high-quality gold and silver coins.
