Scarce 1501-1516 AD Cairo Egypt Islamic Gold Coin Ashrafi Mamluk Qansuh al-Ghuri - $250 - (Skippack, PA)
Mamluk Ashrafi Gold Coin Cairo Egypt? 906-922 AH / 1501-1516 AD Al-Ashraf Abu Al-Nasr Qansuh II al-Ghuri For your Islamic Coin Collection-MAM058 Details Description: A gold coin from the Mamluk sultan Qansuh II al-Ghuri (Al-Ashraf Abu Al-Nasr), who ruled Egypt and Syria during the period 906-922 AH (1501-1516 AD). Qansuh II al-Ghuri is from the Circassian Burji Mamluk dynasty. The Obverse of the coin is similar to the obverse of Balog #869 with a central Arabesque knot. However, the reverse is not similar to the reverse of Balog 869 and does not appear to have an equivalent on Balod's catalog. The obverse shows partially legible writing at the bottom of the obverse, which may be interpreted as being part of the word al-Qahira or Cairo suggesting the coin may have been struck in al-Qahira, current day Cairo the capital of Egypt. The coin clearly shows the sultan's name "Qansuh al Guhri" on the obverse. Please carefully review the scans as they are part and parcel of our description. Date: Date off flan, struck in the period 906-922 AH (1501-1516 AD). Mint: Most likely minted in Al-Qahira current day Cairo the Capital of Egypt. Size and weight: This is an Ashrafi, weighs ~3.3 grams and is ~14 mm in diameter. The Ashrafi is a standard 3.3 to 3.5 gram coin of high purity gold (over 22K) and standard weight minted after the Venetian ducats. This type of coin was established by Al-Ashraf Barsbay, who ruled from 1422-1438 AD and instituted monetary reform during his reign. References: It is Album #1041 and its obverse is similar to the obverse of Balog #869. It is Wilkes 1072. Condition: I would grade this coin as very fine or much better. The coin itself is much better than the photos suggest with very well defined and legible calligraphy. The coin has a few minor scratches, dings and wear commensurate with its circulated state. A definite quality coin worthy of a spot in your collection. Please see photos for additional condition information. Historic Perspective: The…
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