Mamluks, temp. al Zahir Barquq, AE Fals, Halab Mint, AH 784-791 & 792-801 / AD 1382-1389 & 1390-1399

Mamluks, temp. al Zahir Barquq, AE Fals, Halab Mint, AH 784-791 & 792-801 / AD 1382-1389 & 1390-1399

Arabic Title :إسلامية، المماليك، في عهد الظاهر برقوق، فلس نحاسي، ضرب في دار حلب

Era/Ruler: Mamluks, time al Zahir Barquq

Mint/Date : Halab, Undated

Denom : AE Fals

Wt/Dia : 2.31 g / 17.2 mm

Obv: Chalice and inscription

Rev: Lion walking to left within ornamented circle

Ref: Album 975

Rarity/Choice: Common, VF (attractive)

Note: During al-Zahir Barquq's reign, the Mamluk Sultanate faced various challenges, including internal strife and external threats. However, his rule also witnessed cultural and economic prosperity, with Aleppo being a significant center of trade and commerce in the region. This coin serves as a tangible artifact of al-Zahir Barquq's reign and the economic activities of the Mamluk Sultanate during the 15th century. It provides valuable insights into the coinage system, administrative organization, and the historical context of the Mamluk period in Egypt and Syria.