Bahri Mamluks, Al-Zahir Rukn al-Din Baybars I (658-676 AH /1260-1277 AD) AV Heavy Dinar. Al-Qahira mint, 661 AH = 1262 AD. Name and title of Baybars in four lines across field; below, heraldic lion passant left / "In the name of God, there is no God except him, He who sent His Messenger with guidance and the religion of truth", in five lines across field; mint and date around. Album 880; Balog 36. 7.20g, 23mm, 3h.
Extremely Fine, heavy weight. Rare.
From a private Swiss collection.