Zengid Emirate of Aleppo Fals - Nur al-Din Mahmud, 1154 – 1174
Dimashq mint
Information
Country
Zengid Emirate of Aleppo
Zengid Emirate of Aleppo
Currency
Dinar
(1127 – 1250)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Æ Fals
Year
1154 – 1174
Ruler
Nur al-Din Mahmud Zengi
(1146–1174)
Composition
Copper
Shape
Round (irregular)
Weight (g)
6.79
Diameter (mm)
21
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Æ Fals from Zengid Emirate of Aleppo. Issued from 1154 to 1174. Struck in Copper. Measures 21 mm and weighs 6.79 g.
- Obverse
- Beginning of the titulature of Sultan Nur ad-Din preceded and followed by an ornament, all inside a beaded circle. Around, a caption including the name of the workshop and the date in full text. (Al-Malik Al-Adil [...]:"The ruler, Al-Adil [...]")
- Reverse
- End of the titulature of Sultan Nur ad-Din preceded and followed by an ornament, all inside a beaded circle. Around, a legend. ([...] Mahmud bin Zanki:"[... Nour ad-Din] Mahmud, son of [Imad ad-Din] Zengi.")
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1154-1174) | — | 541-569 AH - Dimashq (Damas) |
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