Fractional Dirham - al-Ashraf Barsbay (Dimashq) 825-841 (1422-1438) front Fractional Dirham - al-Ashraf Barsbay (Dimashq) 825-841 (1422-1438) back
Fractional Dirham - al-Ashraf Barsbay (Dimashq) 825-841 (1422-1438) photo
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Fractional Dirham - al-Ashraf Barsbay Dimashq

 
Silver 1.1 g 13 mm
Description
Issuer
Mamluk Sultanate
Sultan
Barsbay (1422-1438)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
825-841 (1422-1438)
Calendar
Islamic (Hijri)
Value
1 Dirham (0.7)
Currency
Dinar (1250-1517)
Composition
Silver
Weight
1.1 g
Diameter
13 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#177062
Rarity index
94%

Reverse

Script: Arabic

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Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Fractional Dirham - al-Ashraf Barsbay (Dimashq) 825-841 (1422-1438) from Mamluk Sultanate is that it was made of silver, which was a valuable and widely used metal in the region at the time. The use of silver in coinage was a symbol of wealth and power, and the fact that this coin was made of silver suggests that it was a significant denomination in the Mamluk Sultanate's currency system. Additionally, the fact that it weighs 1.1g suggests that it was a relatively small coin, which may have been used for everyday transactions.