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1 Tanka - al-Kamil Khalil b. Ahmad Countermarked
| Issuer | Emirate of Hisn Kayfa (Ayyubid) |
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| Year | 1432-1449 |
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| Composition | Silver |
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| Obverse description | Central field dominated by a dense, stylized tree or floral motif rendered in bold relief, with branching elements extending upward and outward. Arabic legends occupy the surrounding field and upper border, arranged in multiple lines consistent with late Ayyubid epigraphic convention. The periphery displays a partial beaded border, characteristic of hammered coinage of the period. The overall die workmanship is robust but irregular, reflecting the artisanal striking technique typical of late medieval Anatolian Islamic issues. |
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| Obverse script | Arabic |
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| Reverse description | The reverse features a prominent countermark applied within a circular or cartouche frame in the upper left field, bearing interlaced Arabic calligraphy identifying the countermarking authority of al-Kamil Khalil b. Ahmad. Below and surrounding the countermark, multi-line Arabic legends are arranged within a rectangular frame or panel, with additional inscriptions filling the remaining field. The flan shows characteristic irregular edges and surface undulations consistent with hand-struck hammered production. The overall composition reflects standard late Ayyubid epigraphic style with densely packed calligraphic elements. |
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