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Fals - al-Salih Isma'il al-Qahira
| Copper | 2.8 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | Mamluk Sultanate |
|---|---|
| Sultan | Isma'il (1342-1345) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 745-746 (1344-1346) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 1 Fals (1⁄60) |
| Currency | Dinar (1250-1517) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 2.8 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#163467 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Diamond cartouche decorated with arabesques, tied in its corners and comprising the name of the workshop followed by the year written in all letters.
Script: Arabic
Lettering:
ضرب
بالقاهرة خمس
واربعين
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued during the reign of Al-Salih Ismail, who was the last Sultan of the Mamluk Sultanate, and it features an inscription in Arabic that reads "al-Salih Ismail, al-Qahira" which means "The Righteous Ismail, the Victorious". This coin was minted in Cairo, the capital city of the Mamluk Sultanate, and it was used as a standard circulation coin during that time.
