Fals - al-Zahir Barquq (al-Qahira) 784 (1383) front Fals - al-Zahir Barquq (al-Qahira) 784 (1383) back
Fals - al-Zahir Barquq (al-Qahira) 784 (1383) photo

Fals - al-Zahir Barquq al-Qahira

784 (1383) year
Copper 2.7 g 20 mm
Description
Issuer
Mamluk Sultanate
Sultan
Barquq (1382-1389, 1390-1399)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
784 (1383)
Calendar
Islamic (Hijri)
Value
1 Fals (1⁄60)
Currency
Dinar (1250-1517)
Composition
Copper
Weight
2.7 g
Diameter
20 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#176615
Rarity index
95%

Reverse

There is an eight pointed star called the Egypt type Fals design, inside of which there is arabic scripture.

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Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Fals coin is that it was issued during the reign of Sultan al-Zahir Barquq, who was the first Mamluk sultan to use the title "al-Qahira" (meaning "the Victorious") in his coins, indicating his ambition to conquer and expand the Mamluk Sultanate's territories.