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Fals - al-'Aziz Muhammad Aleppo
| Copper | 3.57 g | 22 mm |
| Issuer | Ayyubid Emirate of Aleppo (Ayyubid Sultanate) |
|---|---|
| Emir | Al-Aziz Muhammad (1216-1236) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 622-629 (1225-1232) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 1 Fals (1⁄60) |
| Currency | Dinar (1183-1260) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 3.57 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Thickness | 2 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#321383 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 88% |
Reverse
Inscriptions in a lobed frame with dots and all around
Script: Arabic
Lettering:
Center:
al-Imam
al-Zahir
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued during the reign of Al-Aziz Muhammad, who was the son of Saladin and became the emir of Aleppo in 1216. He was known for his military campaigns against the Crusaders and his efforts to unify the Ayyubid territories. The coin's design and inscriptions reflect the Islamic culture and religion of the time, with the phrase "There is no god but Allah" written in Arabic on one side and the name of the emir and the date of issue on the other. Despite its small size and relatively low value, this coin is a significant historical artifact that provides insight into the economic and political systems of the Ayyubid Empire during the 13th century.
