Fals - al-Nasir Salah al-Din Yusuf - Saladin (Damascus) 583-589 (1174-1193) front Fals - al-Nasir Salah al-Din Yusuf - Saladin (Damascus) 583-589 (1174-1193) back
Fals - al-Nasir Salah al-Din Yusuf - Saladin (Damascus) 583-589 (1174-1193) photo
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Fals - al-Nasir Salah al-Din Yusuf - Saladin Damascus

 
Copper 3 g -
Description
Issuer
Ayyubid Sultanate of Egypt
Sultan
Saladin (1174-1193)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
583-589 (1174-1193)
Calendar
Islamic (Hijri)
Value
Fals (1⁄60)
Currency
Dinar (1169-1254)
Composition
Copper
Weight
3 g
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#150505
Rarity index
89%

Reverse

Border of pellets.
Counterclockwise marginal legend.
Circle of pellets.

Script: Arabic

Edge

Rough

Comment

The caliph's name is normally not found on this series

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of a lion on one side, which was a symbol of power and strength in ancient Egyptian culture.