Obverse © Geison Pulga (CC BY-NC-SA)
Obverse © Geison Pulga (CC BY-NC-SA)
Fals - al-Nasir Salah al-Din Yusuf as Nominal Vassal of al-Salih Isma 'il ibn Mahmud ibn Zengi - Damascus
| Copper | 4.64 g | 24 mm |
| Issuer | Ayyubid Sultanate of Egypt |
|---|---|
| Sultan | Saladin (1174-1193) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 570-571 (1174-1175) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | Fals (1⁄60) |
| Currency | Dinar (1169-1254) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 4.64 g |
| Diameter | 24 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#332674 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Script: Arabic
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during the Ayyubid Sultanate of Egypt, which was a period of significant political and cultural achievement in the region. The Ayyubid dynasty was known for its architectural projects, including the construction of many mosques, madrasas, and hospitals, and this coin may have been used to finance some of these projects. Additionally, the coin's design may have been influenced by the cultural exchange between the Ayyubid Sultanate and other regions, such as the Byzantine Empire, which was known for its coinage.
