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½ Dirham - al-Zahir Ghazi Six-pointed star type - Aleppo
| Silver (.760) | 1.50 g | 120 mm |
| Issuer | Ayyubid Emirate of Aleppo (Ayyubid Sultanate) |
|---|---|
| Emir | Az-Zahir Ghazi (1193-1216) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 591-613 (1195-1217) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | ½ Dirham (7⁄20) |
| Currency | Dinar (1183-1260) |
| Composition | Silver (.760) |
| Weight | 1.50 g |
| Diameter | 120 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#152495 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Inscription in and besides six pointed star
Script: Arabic
Comment
Al-Malik az-Zahir Ghazi ibn Yusuf ibn Ayyub (commonly known as az-Zahir Ghazi; 1172 – 8 October 1216) was the Ayyubid emir of Aleppo between 1186 and 1216.He was the third son of Saladin and his lands included northern Syria and a small part of Mesopotamia.
The Gregorian date: Saturday 8 October 1216
Corresponds to the Islamic date: Saturday 24 Jumâda Ath-Thânî 613
Photos: Bal I# 604 Aleppo 600 AH (as Bal I# 602)
Interesting fact
The Ayyubid Emirate of Aleppo, which issued this coin, was a Muslim state that was established in 1177 and lasted until 1260. During its existence, the Ayyubid dynasty was known for its military campaigns against the Crusader states and its efforts to unify the Muslim world under a single rule. The six-pointed star on the coin, which is known as the "Seal of Solomon," was a symbol of the Ayyubid dynasty and represented the unity and power of the Muslim world.
