Fals - al-Mansur Muhammad I (type B - Hamah) ND (1191-1220) front Fals - al-Mansur Muhammad I (type B - Hamah) ND (1191-1220) back
Fals - al-Mansur Muhammad I (type B - Hamah) ND (1191-1220) photo
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Fals - al-Mansur Muhammad I type B - Hamah ND

 
Copper 3.99 g 24 mm
Description
Issuer
Emirate of Hamah (Ayyubid Sultanate)
Emir
Al-Mansur I Muhammad (1191-1221)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1191-1220
Value
Fals (1⁄60)
Currency
Dinar (1178-1342)
Composition
Copper
Weight
3.99 g
Diameter
24 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#151475
Rarity index
93%

Reverse

Inside a circle, the titulature of the Abbasid caliph An-Nasir; around, a beaded circle followed by a continuous circle.

Script: Arabic

Lettering: الإمام الناصر

Translation:
Al-Imam Al-Nasir :
"L'imam Al-Nasir."

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued during the reign of Al-Mansur Muhammad I, who was the founder of the Ayyubid Sultanate and ruled from 1191 to 1220. The Ayyubid Sultanate was a Muslim dynasty that ruled over a large part of the Middle East and North Africa during the 12th and 13th centuries. The coin was minted in the city of Hamah, which was an important center of trade and commerce during that time. The coin's design features the name of the ruler, Al-Mansur Muhammad I, and the date of minting, which is written in the Islamic calendar. The use of copper as the material for the coin was a common practice during this period, as it was a readily available and affordable metal. Overall, this coin provides a fascinating glimpse into the economic and political history of the Ayyubid Sultanate during the 13th century.