© JM
© JM
Fals - Lajin al-Mansur Husam al-Din Dimashq ND
| Copper | 1.6 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | Mamluk Sultanate |
|---|---|
| Sultan | Lajin (1296-1299) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 696-698 |
| Value | 1 Fals (1⁄60) |
| Currency | Dinar (1250-1517) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 1.6 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#427464 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Inner circle with two parallel lines inscribed. Circular legend surrounding.
Script: Arabic
Comment
Variable weight, 1.0 - 2.0 grams.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued during the reign of Al-Mansur Husam al-Din, who was the last Sultan of the Mamluk Sultanate, which was a powerful state that ruled over much of the Middle East and North Africa during the 13th and 14th centuries. Despite being the last Sultan, Al-Mansur Husam al-Din's reign was marked by political instability and military defeats, ultimately leading to the fall of the Mamluk Sultanate and its annexation by the Ottoman Empire. This coin, therefore, serves as a tangible reminder of a significant period in Islamic history.
