© SStefanov
© SStefanov
Fals - al-Ashraf Sha'ban II Hamah
765 (1363-1377) years| Copper | 1.8 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | Mamluk Sultanate |
|---|---|
| Sultan | Sha'ban II (1363-1376) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 765 (1363-1377) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 1 Fals (1⁄60) |
| Currency | Dinar (1250-1517) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 1.8 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#143112 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Circular line in circle of dots.
Field divided by a triple horizontal line.
Lettering:
Upper segment: و ستين
Lower segment: سنة خمس
Translation:
Sixty
Five years
Edge
Rough
Comment
Zeno Catalogue #203548Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued 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 value of this coin compared to other coins issued during the same period.
