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Fals - al-Manṣūr ʿAlī II Tarablus ND
| Copper | 2.06 g | 17 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 | 2.06 g |
| Diameter | 17 mm |
| Thickness | 1.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#115764 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Linear octogram, with square center.
Lettering: طرابلس
Translation: Tripoli
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted 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 from the 13th to the 16th century. Despite being made of copper, this coin was still considered a standard circulation coin and was used in everyday transactions.
