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Fals - al-Nasir Yusuf - "al-Nasir Yusuf II" Six-pointed star type - Aleppo ND
| Copper | 3.5 g | 22 mm |
| Issuer | Ayyubid Emirate of Aleppo (Ayyubid Sultanate) |
|---|---|
| Emir | An-Nasir Yusuf (1236-1260) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1236-1260 |
| Value | 1 Fals (1⁄60) |
| Currency | Dinar (1183-1260) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 3.5 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#149491 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 85% |
Reverse
Six-pointed star, similar to that dirhem, but larger and wider. All the legend in Naskh.
The segments are blank or contain minute illegible scrawls.
Script: Arabic
Lettering:
الملك
العزيز
Translation:
Al-Malik al-Aziz:
"The ruler al-Aziz [Mohammed]."
Comment
- citing the sovereign to the al-'Aziz Muhammad -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 element is not commonly found on coins from the Ayyubid Sultanate, making it a distinctive feature of this particular coin.
