© ALAMIR
© ALAMIR
Fals - al-Manṣūr ʿAlī II Hamah ND
| Copper | 1.8 g | 16 mm |
| Issuer | Mamluk Sultanate |
|---|---|
| Sultan | Ali II (1376-1381) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1377-1381 |
| Value | 1 Fals (1⁄60) |
| Currency | Dinar (1250-1517) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 1.8 g |
| Diameter | 16 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#159861 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Border circle of dots between two circular lines.
Horse trotting to left. On its back a "qubbah" or ceremonial baldaquin (?) with two streamers floating from the top.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued 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 made of copper, this coin was still considered a standard circulation coin and was widely used in trade and commerce during its time.
