Islamic coin – HCR14099

Obverse

Inscription:

. . . عز ن . . . / قايتباى

Design:

Arabic inscription anti-clockwise in margin, ending in linear octolobe

Reverse

Inscription:

نسف؟

Design:

Arabic inscription anti-clockwise in margin, ending in linear diamond with arched sides centre

Information

Period

Islamic

Dynasty

Mamlūk

Reign

al-Ashraf Qā’itbāy

Person

al-Ashraf Qā’itbāy, 1468 - 1496 (ruler/authority)

Mint

Unknown (Islamic)

Denomination

Fals

Material

copper

Technique

struck

Dating

circa 873-901 AH (=AD 1468-1496)

Note

possibly a contemporary imitation of a dirham

Measurements
Acquisition
Additional information
Ticket
References
Credit

Weight (g)

1.36

Axis

Diameter (mm)

15.3

Acquisition method

gift

Acquisition date

13/12/1912

Source

A. C. Kay

Acquisition credit

Presented by

Translation (obverse)

. . . almighty His victory, Qā’itbāy

Script (obverse)

Arabic

Translation (reverse)

half?

Script (reverse)

Arabic

Reference

SICA 6 : 1543

This specimen

Yes

Contributors to this coin record

TJonson