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Fals - al-Manṣūr Qala'un Dimashq
| Copper | 1.7 g | 17 mm |
| Issuer | Mamluk Sultanate |
|---|---|
| Sultan | Qala'un (1279-1290) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 679-683 (1281-1285) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 1 Fals (1⁄60) |
| Currency | Dinar (1250-1517) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 1.7 g |
| Diameter | 17 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#142091 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Inscriptions on four lines indicating the workshop and the year of striking in all letters.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued during the reign of Al-Manṣūr Qala'un, who was the seventh Mamluk Sultan of Egypt and ruled from 1279 to 1290. During his reign, the Mamluk Sultanate was known for its military campaigns against the Mongols and its cultural achievements, including the construction of many notable buildings and the patronage of arts and literature. This coin, made of copper and weighing 1.7 grams, was likely used in everyday transactions and provides a glimpse into the economic and monetary systems of the time.
