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Dirham - al-Manṣūr Qala'un Hamah ND
| Silver | 3.5 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | Mamluk Sultanate |
|---|---|
| Sultan | Qala'un (1279-1290) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1279-1290 |
| Value | 1 Dirham (0.7) |
| Currency | Dinar (1250-1517) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.5 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#165559 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Script: Arabic
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Dirham - al-Manṣūr Qala'un (Hamah) ND (1279-1290) from Mamluk Sultanate made of Silver weighing 3.5 g 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 Sultan's name in Arabic script, while the reverse side features a Mongolian-style symbol of a stylized tiger, which was a symbol of power and strength in Mongolian culture. This blending of cultural influences reflects the complex history of the Mamluk Sultanate, which was a Muslim state that was established in Egypt and Syria after the Mongolian invasion of the region in the 13th century.
