© Jean Elsen & ses Fils s.a.
© Jean Elsen & ses Fils s.a.
Fals - Nur al-Din Mahmud ND
| Copper | 3.82 g | - |
| Issuer | Zengid Emirate of Aleppo (Zengid dynasty) |
|---|---|
| Emir | Nur al-Din Mahmud Zengi (1146-1174) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1146-1174 |
| Value | Fals (1⁄60) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 3.82 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#212855 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued during the reign of Nur al-Din Mahmud, who was a prominent leader of the Zengid dynasty and played a significant role in the Muslim world during the 12th century. He was known for his military campaigns against the Crusaders and his efforts to unify the Muslim states in the region. The coin itself is made of copper and weighs 3.82 grams, which was a common weight for coins of its time and place.
