Fals - al-Ẓāhir Baybars I ND (1260-1277) front Fals - al-Ẓāhir Baybars I ND (1260-1277) back
Fals - al-Ẓāhir Baybars I ND (1260-1277) photo
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Fals - al-Ẓāhir Baybars I ND

 
Copper 2.3 g 17 mm
Description
Issuer
Mamluk Sultanate
Sultan
Baybars I (1260-1277)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1260-1277
Value
1 Fals (1⁄60)
Currency
Dinar (1250-1517)
Composition
Copper
Weight
2.3 g
Diameter
17 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#183089
Rarity index
95%

Reverse

Script: Arabic

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued during the reign of Al-Zahir Baybars, who was a powerful Mamluk sultan in Egypt and Syria during the 13th century. He was known for his military campaigns against the Mongols and his efforts to consolidate Mamluk power in the region. The coin's design and inscriptions reflect the cultural and religious influences of the time, and it is a valuable piece of history for collectors and historians.