© Carlos Garcia
© Carlos Garcia
Fals - al-Manṣūr ʿAlī II al-Qahira
782 (1381) year| Copper (1/60) | 3.9 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | Mamluk Sultanate |
|---|---|
| Sultan | Ali II (1376-1381) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 782 (1381) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Currency | Dinar (1250-1517) |
| Composition | Copper (1/60) |
| Weight | 3.9 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Thickness | 2 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#297109 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was made during the reign of al-Manṣūr ʿAlī 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-Manṣūr ʿAlī II's reign was marked by significant political and economic reforms, including the introduction of new coinage systems, such as this Fals coin made of copper. This coin, therefore, serves as a tangible reminder of the Mamluk Sultanate's rich history and cultural achievements.
