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Fals - al-Salih Isma’il Halab
576 (1181) year| Copper | 3.5 g | 22 mm |
| Issuer | Zengid Emirate of Aleppo (Zengid dynasty) |
|---|---|
| Emir | As-Salih Ismail al-Malik (1174-1182) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 576 (1181) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 1 Fals (1⁄60) |
| Currency | Dinar (1127-1250) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 3.5 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#149624 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
Inside a beaded circle, the title of the Abbasid caliph Al-Nasir.
Around it, a legend.
Script: Arabic
Lettering:
الناصر
امير المومنين
Translation:
Al-Nasir Amir al-Muminin:
"[Imam] Al-Nasir, commander of the believers."
Comment
- citing the Caliph Al-Nasir -Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued during the reign of Al-Salih Ismail, who was the last Zengid ruler of Aleppo and was known for his military campaigns against the Crusader states. Despite being made of copper, this coin was still considered a standard circulation coin and was used widely in trade and commerce during its time.
