Obverse © Geison Pulga (CC BY-NC-SA)
Obverse © Geison Pulga (CC BY-NC-SA)
Fals - Rukn al-Din Baybars II Trablus
| Copper | 1.89 g | 12.5 mm |
| Issuer | Mamluk Sultanate |
|---|---|
| Sultan | Baybars II (1309-1310) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 708-709 (1308-1309) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 1 Fals (1⁄60) |
| Currency | Dinar (1250-1517) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 1.89 g |
| Diameter | 12.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#396147 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Script: Arabic
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued during the reign of Rukn al-Din Baybars II, who was a powerful Mamluk sultan in Egypt and Syria during the 14th century. He was known for his military campaigns against the Mongols and his efforts to consolidate Mamluk power in the region. The coin's design and inscriptions reflect the Islamic culture and traditions of the time, and its copper composition was a common material used for coinage in the Mamluk era.
