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© Geison Pulga (CC BY-NC-SA)
Fals - al-Ashraf Qa'itbay ND
| Copper | 8.9 g | 23 mm |
| Issuer | Mamluk Sultanate |
|---|---|
| Sultan | Qa'itbay (1468-1496) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1468-1496 |
| Value | 1 Fals (1⁄60) |
| Currency | Dinar (1250-1517) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 8.9 g |
| Diameter | 23 mm |
| Thickness | 3 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#240373 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Fals coin is that it was issued during the reign of Al-Ashraf Qa'itbay, who was a powerful Mamluk Sultan in Egypt during the 15th century. The coin features an inscription in Arabic that includes the name of the Sultan and the date of issue, making it a valuable piece for collectors and historians interested in the history of the Mamluk Sultanate.
