Fals - al-Ashraf Sha'ban II (Halab) ND (1363-1377) front Fals - al-Ashraf Sha'ban II (Halab) ND (1363-1377) back
Fals - al-Ashraf Sha'ban II (Halab) ND (1363-1377) photo
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Fals - al-Ashraf Sha'ban II Halab ND

 
Copper 1.83 g 16 mm
Description
Issuer
Mamluk Sultanate
Sultan
Sha'ban II (1363-1376)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1363-1377
Value
1 Fals (1⁄60)
Currency
Dinar (1250-1517)
Composition
Copper
Weight
1.83 g
Diameter
16 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#139454
Rarity index
92%

Reverse

Border of dots, in which circular line. In it, linear octolobe.

Lettering:
Center:

بحلب

ضرب

Translation:
Aleppo

Hit

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during the reign of Al-Ashraf Sha'ban II, who was the last Sultan of the Mamluk Sultanate, which was a powerful state that ruled over much of the Middle East and North Africa during the 13th to 16th centuries. Despite being the last Sultan, Al-Ashraf Sha'ban II's reign was marked by political instability and economic difficulties, which may have contributed to the relatively low mintage of coins during his reign. As a result, coins from this period are now considered rare and highly sought after by collectors.