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Fals - al Zahir Barquq Hamah
799 (1397) year| Copper | 4.95 g | 24 mm |
| Issuer | Mamluk Sultanate |
|---|---|
| Sultan | Barquq (1382-1389, 1390-1399) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 799 (1397) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 1 Fals (1⁄60) |
| Currency | Dinar (1250-1517) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 4.95 g |
| Diameter | 24 mm |
| Shape | Irregular |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#163411 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Name of the workshop followed by an inscription and the year of reign in all letters; the whole separated by three horizontal lines.
Script: Arabic
Lettering:
ضرب بحماة
كفى بالموت وعظا
سنة تسع تسعين
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Fals - al Zahir Barquq (Hamah) 799 (1397) 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 a traditional Islamic inscription in Arabic. This blending of cultural influences reflects the complex history of the Mamluk Sultanate, which was a Muslim state that was established in Egypt after the Mongolian invasion of the region in the 13th century.
