Kilwa Sultanate Fals - Ali bin al-Hasan, 1480 – 1482
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Information
Country
Kilwa Sultanate
Kilwa Sultanate
Currency
Dinar
(957 – 1506)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Æ Fals
Year
1480 – 1482
Ruler
Ali bin al-Hasan
(1480–1482)
Composition
Copper
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Medal alignment ↑↑
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
1.62
Diameter (mm)
21
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Æ Fals from Kilwa Sultanate. Issued from 1480 to 1482. Struck in Copper. Measures 21 mm and weighs 1.62 g.
- Obverse
- Sultan name in 2 lines and "saad" in 3rd line, within circle (Ali bin al-Hasan, may he be happy)
- Reverse
- Arabic inscription in 3 lines within circle (trusts in the Master of Bounties, he is glorious)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1480-1482) | — |
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