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Dirham - al-Zahir Ghazi Six-pointed star type - Aleppo
| Silver (.760) | 2.97 g | - |
| Issuer | Ayyubid Emirate of Aleppo (Ayyubid Sultanate) |
|---|---|
| Emir | Az-Zahir Ghazi (1193-1216) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 589-613 (1193-1217) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 1 Dirham (0.7) |
| Currency | Dinar (1183-1260) |
| Composition | Silver (.760) |
| Weight | 2.97 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#84944 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 81% |
Reverse
Inscription in and besides six pointed star
Script: Arabic
Translation:
al-Imam
al-Nasir Ahmad
al-Malik al-'Adil
Abu Bakr
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# 592 Aleppo (No Overlord - type A) 595 AH
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique six-pointed star design on one side, which is believed to represent the six articles of faith in Islam. This design was only used during the reign of al-Zahir Ghazi, making it a distinctive feature of coins from this period.
