Mombassa Coin List
The State of Mombasa, located on the east coast of Africa, has a brief but extremely interesting numismatic history. Its importance lies in its strategic location as a trading port on the Indian Ocean, which made it a meeting point for Arab, African and even European cultures. During the period of Omani control in the 17th century, Mombasa minted its own currency, reflecting both its political autonomy and its vital role in East African trade routes.
Omani coins in East Africa
Under the rule of the Sultanate of Oman, between 1698 and 1728, Mombasa minted copper coins known as falus. These pieces bore Arabic inscriptions mentioning the reigning sultans and were mainly used in local trade. The Mombasa coins represent one of the few examples of monetary issuance in East Africa during that period, and are valuable not only for their rarity, but as a testament to Islamic control over the Swahili coast.
A scarce and symbolic numismatics
Minting in Mombasa was limited in both quantity and duration, which makes these coins highly sought-after objects by collectors. Their scarcity, coupled with their historical context - an African enclave under Arab influence with a certain economic autonomy - gives them great documentary value. Today, these coins are studied not only from a numismatic perspective, but also as part of the cultural legacy of maritime trade in the Indian Ocean.
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The most valuable and popular coins
The most valuable Mombassa coins and sought after by collectors according to Foronum statistics are the following:
The valuation of these coins list has been achieved through a meticulous algorithm that considers the current market, taking into account aspects such as material, weight, diameter, edge, year of mintage, mint of manufacture and the number of coins produced. Coins with limited mintages and in good condition are usually among the most valuable.
Coin Catalog
Mombassa | 1 pice
Mombassa | 1 pice
Mombassa | 1 pice
Mombassa | 1 pice
Mombassa | 1 pice
Mombassa | 2 annas
Mombassa | 1/4 rupee
Mombassa | 1/2 rupee
Mombassa | 1 rupee
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