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Fals - al-Kamil Muhammad I Damascus
| Copper | 4.29 g | 22 mm |
| Issuer | Ayyubid Sultanate of Egypt |
|---|---|
| Sultan | Al-Kamil (1218-1238) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 631-633 (1218-1238) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | Fals (1⁄60) |
| Currency | Dinar (1169-1254) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 4.29 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#149586 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 87% |
Reverse
Kufic inscription inside a square decorated with a series of beads; outside and divided into four segments, another inscription.
Around it, a circle followed by a grenetis.
Script: Arabic
Comment
Many variations exist in the legends.This type seems to have been struck only in Damascus.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued during the reign of Al-Kamil Muhammad I, who was the last Ayyubid sultan of Egypt and Syria. He ruled from 1218 to 1238, and his reign marked the end of the Ayyubid dynasty, which was eventually replaced by the Mamluk Sultanate. This coin is a piece of history that has survived for over 800 years, offering a glimpse into the economic and political systems of the time.
