Obverse © Geison Pulga (CC BY-NC-SA)
Obverse © Geison Pulga (CC BY-NC-SA)
Fals - al-Salih Isma’il Zengid of Syria - Halab - Roman style bust right
571 (1176) year| Copper | 2.7 g | 21 mm |
| Issuer | Zengid Emirate of Aleppo (Zengid dynasty) |
|---|---|
| Emir | As-Salih Ismail al-Malik (1174-1182) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 571 (1176) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 1 Fals (1⁄60) |
| Currency | Dinar (1127-1250) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 2.7 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#242079 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Script: Arabic
Edge
Plain
Comment
SS# 76Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique blend of Islamic and Roman influences in its design. The coin's bust right depiction of al-Salih Isma'il is in a Roman style, which was a departure from the traditional Islamic coinage designs of the time. This fusion of styles reflects the cultural exchange and influences that occurred during the Zengid dynasty's rule in Syria and Aleppo.
