Mamluks, temp. al-Ashraf Nasir al-Din Sha'ban II, Hama Mint, AE Fals, AH 764-778 / AD 1363-1377

Mamluks, temp. al-Ashraf Nasir al-Din Sha'ban II, Hama Mint, AE Fals(bronze,1.83g,17.2mm), AH 764-778 / AD 1363-1377 - slightly off-flan otherwise nicely struck with brown dark patina

Arabic Title : إسلامية، المماليك، في عهد الأشرف ناصر الدين شعبان الثاني، ضرب في حماة، فلس برونزي، ٧٦٤-٧٧٨ هـ

Era/Ruler: Mamluks, time al-Ashraf Nasir al-Din Sha'ban II

Mint/Date : Hama, AH 764-778 / AD 1363-1377

Denom : AE Fals

Wt/Dia : 1.83 g / 17.2 mm

Obv: Inside a square, the titulature of the Sultan ; around, the mint name and date

Rev: Lion walking to left within ornamented circle

Ref: SICA VI 1319

Rarity/Choice: Common, VF

Note: Al-Ashraf Nasir al-Din Sha'ban II was a notable ruler of the Mamluk Sultanate, known for his efforts to maintain stability and govern the region effectively. His reign witnessed various internal and external challenges, including conflicts with neighboring powers and internal struggles for control. The Hama Mint, located in the city of Hama, played a crucial role in producing coins for the Mamluk rulers. Coins minted there typically bore the name or title of the ruling sultan and featured intricate designs and inscriptions.