


© ALAMIR
Fals - al-Nâsir Hasan Hamah mint; hexafoil type without date ND
Copper | 2.7 g | 17 mm |
Issuer | Mamluk Sultanate |
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Sultan | Hasan (1347-1351, 1354-1361) |
Type | Standard circulation coin |
Years | 1347-1351 |
Value | 1 Fals (1⁄60) |
Currency | Dinar (1250-1517) |
Composition | Copper |
Weight | 2.7 g |
Diameter | 17 mm |
Shape | Round (irregular) |
Technique | Hammered |
Demonetized | Yes |
Updated | 2024-10-05 |
Numista | N#182476 |
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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
1st reignInteresting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during the reign of Al-Nasir Hasan, who was the last Sultan of the Mamluk Sultanate, which was a powerful state that ruled over much of the Middle East and North Africa during the 13th to 16th centuries. Despite being the last Sultan, Al-Nasir Hasan's rule was marked by significant political and economic instability, which is reflected in the fact that this coin was minted without a date, indicating that the Sultanate was facing difficulties in maintaining a stable calendar system. Additionally, the coin's hexafoil shape and copper composition were unusual for the time period, suggesting that the Sultanate was experimenting with different designs and materials in an effort to address its economic challenges.