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Fals - al Zahir Barquq Dimashq
| Copper | 2.92 g | 16 mm |
| Issuer | Mamluk Sultanate |
|---|---|
| Sultan | Barquq (1382-1389, 1390-1399) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 784-801 (1383-1399) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 1 Fals (1⁄60) |
| Currency | Dinar (1250-1517) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 2.92 g |
| Diameter | 16 mm |
| Thickness | 1.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#116025 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Border: circular line in circle of dots. In it, linear hexagram.
Segments:
Lettering:
عام|تسعين و|سبعما|ية|. . .
Center: ضرب
مشق
بد
Translation:
General | Ninety and seven | Seven | . .
Center: Hit
Damascus
Comment
First reign (1382–1389)Second reign (1390–1399)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued during the reign of Sultan Barquq, who was the first Mamluk sultan to issue coins with his own name and title, rather than using the name of the Abbasid caliph. This indicates the growing independence and power of the Mamluk Sultanate during this period.
