Halab mint (Aleppo, Syria).
Sultanate, al-Nasir Nasir al-Din al-Hasan, AH 748-752, 755-762 / AD 1347-1351, 1354-1361
Lion passant to left and two pellets within circle; in outer margin, traces of legend.
Rev. Lion passant to left and one pellet within circle; in outer margin, traces of legend.
Balog, Mamluk, -. SICA VI, 1278.
Very fine.
18 mm, 1.91 g.
These coins are moderately common and represent the fascinating Mamluk tradition of using heraldic animal symbols.
Note: Al-Nasir Nasir al-Din al-Hasan was a significant ruler of the Mamluk Sultanate, known for his efforts in maintaining stability within the realm. Coins from his reign provide valuable insights into the economic and political dynamics of the Mamluk state during the period of his rule. The Halab (Aleppo) Mint was one of the principal mints under Mamluk rule. Coins minted here played a crucial role in facilitating trade and commerce within the Mamluk Sultanate and beyond.
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