Kilwa Sultanate Fals - al-Hasan bin Sulayman, 1482 – 1493

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Kilwa Sultanate Kilwa Sultanate
Currency Dinar (957 – 1506)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination Æ Fals
Year 1482 – 1493
Ruler al-Hasan bin Sulayman (1482–1487)
Composition Copper
Shape Round (irregular)
Alignment Medal alignment ↑↑
Technique Hammered
Weight (g) 2.35
Diameter (mm) 21
Demonetized Yes

Description

Æ Fals from Kilwa Sultanate. Issued from 1482 to 1493. Struck in Copper. Measures 21 mm and weighs 2.35 g.

Obverse
Sultan name in 3 lines and "azza nasruh" in 4th line, within circle (al-Hasan bin SulaymanMay his victory be glorious)
Reverse
Arabic inscription in 4 lines within circle (trusts in the One (God) the Bountiful, He is Glorious!)

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
ND (1482-1493) 

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