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Fals - al-Zahir Ghazi Ornamented square, two lines ND
| Bronze | 2.8 g | 21 mm |
| Issuer | Ayyubid Emirate of Aleppo (Ayyubid Sultanate) |
|---|---|
| Emir | Az-Zahir Ghazi (1193-1216) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1193-1216 |
| Value | 1 Fals (1⁄60) |
| Currency | Dinar (1183-1260) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 2.8 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#423001 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Two line inscription within dotted square ornamented with flower on each side, surrounded by beaded circle.
Script: Arabic (kufic)
Lettering:
لامام / الناصا
و تسع - ين و - خم س - ما ئة
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued during the reign of Al-Zahir Ghazi, who was the last Ayyubid emir of Aleppo and ruled from 1193 to 1216. During his reign, he minted several coins, including this Fals, which features an ornamented square with two lines on one side and the other side bearing the name of the emir and the date of minting. Despite being made of bronze, a relatively inexpensive material, this coin is considered a rare and valuable artifact for collectors and historians due to its historical significance and the limited number of coins minted during that time period.
