Fals - al Zahir Barquq Halab
793 (1391) year| Copper | - | 16.1 mm |
| Issuer | Mamluk Sultanate |
|---|---|
| Sultan | Barquq (1382-1389, 1390-1399) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 793 (1391) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 1 Fals (1⁄60) |
| Currency | Dinar (1250-1517) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Diameter | 16.1 mm |
| Thickness | 1.4 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#133966 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Fleur-de-lys surrounded by cable (double circle with ornamental connectors). Four small pearl dots in field.
Comment
14,2.15, plate XXIV, 593b (14,2.20)First reign (1382–1389)
Second reign (1390–1399)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Fals - al Zahir Barquq (Halab) 793 (1391) coin from the Mamluk Sultanate is that it features a unique blend of Islamic and Mongolian influences in its design. The coin's obverse side features a stylized representation of the Mongolian emperor, Timur, while the reverse side features intricate Arabic calligraphy and Islamic motifs. This blending of cultural influences reflects the complex history of the Mamluk Sultanate, which was a Muslim state that was established in Egypt and Syria after the Mongolian invasion of the region in the 13th century.
