Fals - al-Nâsir Hasan (Hamah mint; hexafoil type without date) ND (1347-1351) front Fals - al-Nâsir Hasan (Hamah mint; hexafoil type without date) ND (1347-1351) back
Fals - al-Nâsir Hasan (Hamah mint; hexafoil type without date) ND (1347-1351) photo
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Fals - al-Nâsir Hasan Hamah mint; hexafoil type without date ND

 
Copper 2.7 g 17 mm
Description
Issuer
Mamluk Sultanate
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
References
Numista
N#182476
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 reign

Interesting 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.