© Geison Pulga (CC BY-NC-SA)
© Geison Pulga (CC BY-NC-SA)
Fals - al-Nasir Salah al-Din Yusuf - Saladin Hamah
| Copper | 3.1 g | 22 mm |
| Issuer | Ayyubid Sultanate of Egypt |
|---|---|
| Sultan | Saladin (1174-1193) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 583-585 (1174-1193) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | Fals (1⁄60) |
| Currency | Dinar (1169-1254) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 3.1 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#303542 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Inscription
Marginal legend inside circle of pellets
Script: Arabic
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued during the reign of Saladin, who was a famous Sultan of Egypt and Syria, and a prominent leader in the Muslim world. He is known for his military campaigns against the Crusaders and his efforts to unify the Muslim states. This coin, which features his name and title, was likely used in everyday transactions during his rule and provides a glimpse into the economic and monetary systems of the time.
