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Fals - al-Ashraf Sha'ban II Trablus ND
Copper | 2.19 g | 18 mm |
Issuer | Mamluk Sultanate |
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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 | 2.19 g |
Diameter | 18 mm |
Shape | Round (irregular) |
Technique | Hammered |
Demonetized | Yes |
Updated | 2024-10-05 |
Numista | N#142657 |
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Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
A wheel with eight counter-clockwise curved spokes; presence of four globules distributed between the rays.
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.
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 made of copper, this coin was still considered a standard circulation coin and was widely used in trade and commerce during its time.