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EGYPT: Ali Bey, 1769-1771, AR piastre (11.49g), Misr, AH1183

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EGYPT: Ali Bey, 1769-1771, AR piastre (11.49g), Misr, AH1183
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EGYPT: Ali Bey, 1769-1771, AR piastre (11.49g), Misr, AH1183, KM-117, believed to be the finest known example, couple minuscule scratches in obverse field, barely noticeable without a magnifier, Very Fine to Extremely Fine, RRR, ex. Ken Bovenkamp Collection. Ali Bey Al-Kabir was originally a Mamluk soldier, he rose to prominence in 1768 when he rebelled against his Ottoman rulers making Egypt independent. His rule following the insubordination of his most trusted general, Abu al-Dhahab, which led to Ali Bey's exile then death outside the walls of Cairo. Born in the region of Abkhazia in Georgia, Ali Bey was kidnapped and brought to Cairo in 1743 where he was sold into slavery. He was recruited into the Mamluk force in which he gradually rose in ranks and influence, winning the top office of sheikh al-balad (chief of the country) in 1760.