Fals - al-Zahir Ghazi Ornamented circle type - Aleppo

Issuer Aleppo, Ayyubid Emirate of
Year 1193
Type Standard circulation coin
Value 1 Fals (1⁄60)
Currency Dinar (1183-1260)
Composition Copper
Weight 4.05 g
Diameter 20 mm
Thickness
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Bal I#658-659, A#838.1
Obverse description In a circle decorated with pearls, the title of Sultan Al-Zahir preceded and followed by the date written in all letters.
Obverse script Arabic
Obverse lettering الملك الظاهر
(Translation: Al-Malik Al-Zahir: `The ruler Al-Zahir.`)
Reverse description Within a circle punctuated with pearls, the title of the Abbasid ruler An-Nasir preceded and followed by the name of the workshop.
Reverse script Arabic
Reverse lettering ضرب الملك الناصر
(Translation: Hit King Al - Nasser)
Edge
Mint
Mintage 589 (1193) - Bal# 658 Type A -
589 (1193) - Bal# 659 Type B -
Numisquare ID 5257525320
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