Watch List notes:

Bahri Mamluk, Baybars I (658-676h), dinar, mint and date off flan, citing the Abbasid caliph al-Mustansir, 6.74g (Balog 38), edge shaved, very fine and scarce. After Hulagu captured Baghdad in 656h, he killed any members of the Abbasid family who fell into his hands. One of those who escaped was Ahmad, a son of the caliph al-Zahir (622-623h), who sought refuge with Baybars in Egypt. With Mamluk support Ahmad was able to establish himself as caliph with the title al-Mustansir, and in gratitude Baybars received the title al-Sultan al-Malik, as shown on this coin. (£250-300)