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Fals - al Zahir Barquq Hamah ND
| Copper | 4.13 g | 22 mm |
| Issuer | Mamluk Sultanate |
|---|---|
| Sultan | Barquq (1382-1389, 1390-1399) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1390-1399 |
| Value | 1 Fals (1⁄60) |
| Currency | Dinar (1250-1517) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 4.13 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#154781 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Border: circular line
Field divided by two horizontal lines into three segments (fesse)
Central segment: lion passant to left, tail curled back
Lettering:
Upper segment: بحماة
Central segment: lion passant to left, tail curled back.
Lower segment: ضرب
Translation:
Hama
Hit
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 the name of the Abbasid caliph. This signifies the growing independence of the Mamluk Sultanate from the Abbasid Caliphate.
