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Dirham - al Zahir Barquq Halab
784 (1382-1389) years| Silver | 3.1 g | 29 mm |
| Issuer | Mamluk Sultanate |
|---|---|
| Sultan | Barquq (1382-1389, 1390-1399) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 784 (1382-1389) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 1 Dirham (0.7) |
| Currency | Dinar (1250-1517) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.1 g |
| Diameter | 29 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#321698 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Script: Arabic
Edge
Rough
Comment
AL-ẒĀHIR SAYF AL-DĪN BARQŪQ (FIRST REIGN) 784-791 AHInteresting fact
One interesting fact about the Dirham coin is that it was issued during the reign of Sultan Al-Zahir Barquq, who was the first Mamluk Sultan to issue coins with his own name and title, rather than using the name of the Abbasid Caliph. This marked a significant shift in the power dynamics between the Mamluk Sultanate and the Abbasid Caliphate, as it signaled the Mamluk Sultanate's growing independence and assertiveness in the region.
