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

 
Copper 2.3 g 17 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
2.3 g
Diameter
17 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#142799
Rarity index
94%

Reverse

Inscription with the name of the workshop in a hexagram inscribed in a circle.Automatically translated

Lettering: بحماة

Translation: Hama

Comment

Son of of the Baharite dynasty, Al-Ashraf Zayn ad-Din Sha'ban succeeded his cousin in 1293, at the age of 12.
His son succeeded him on his death in 1376.Automatically translated

Interesting 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 his reign.