Fals - al-Nâsir Hasan (Hamah mint; hexafoil type with date) 751 (1351-1361) front Fals - al-Nâsir Hasan (Hamah mint; hexafoil type with date) 751 (1351-1361) back
Fals - al-Nâsir Hasan (Hamah mint; hexafoil type with date) 751 (1351-1361) photo
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Fals - al-Nâsir Hasan Hamah mint; hexafoil type with date

751 (1351-1361) years
Copper 2.9 g 18 mm
Description
Issuer
Mamluk Sultanate
Sultan
Hasan (1347-1351, 1354-1361)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
751 (1351-1361)
Calendar
Islamic (Hijri)
Value
1 Fals (1⁄60)
Currency
Dinar (1250-1517)
Composition
Copper
Weight
2.9 g
Diameter
18 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#183340
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Inside a hexafoil, the mint name separated by two interlaced ropes.

Script: Arabic

Lettering:
بحماة
ضرب

Translation:
Duriba bi-Hamah :
"Struck in Hamah."

Comment

Sometimes overstruck on previous fals.
Host known :
- Hajji I, Hamah, undated. .

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it was made during the reign of Al-Nasir Hasan, who was the last Sultan of the Mamluk Sultanate, and was known for his efforts to reform the government and military, as well as his patronage of the arts and architecture.