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 2.9 g 18 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
2.9 g
Diameter
18 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#94951
Rarity index
89%

Reverse

Arabic script

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 in 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 Islamic culture and traditions of the time, and it is considered a valuable piece of history for numismatists and collectors.