Anatolia & al-Jazira (Post-Seljuk), Zangids (Syria), temp. al-Malik al-Salih Isma'il, AH 569-577 / AD 1173-1181, AE Fals(bronze,2.56g,20mm), Halab Mint, AH 571 = AD 1175/6

Arabic Title : إسلامي، في آناضول والجزيرة (بعد السلاجقة)، الزنكيون (سوريا)، في عهد الملك الصالح إسماعيل، فلس برونزي،ضرب في حلب، ٥٧١ هـ

Era/Ruler: Anatolia & al-Jazira (Post-Seljuk), Zangids (Syria), temp. al-Malik al-Salih Isma'il

Mint/Date : Halab (Aleppo), AH 571 = AD 1175/6

Denom : AE Fals

Wt/Dia : 2.56 g / 20 mm

Obv: Diademed Roman style bust to right; around, legend in Kufic bearing the mint-name and the AH date

Rev: 'Lillah / al-Mustadi bi-Amr- / Amir al-Mu'minin / al-Malik al-Salih / Ismai'il' in Kufic

Ref: S&S 76

Rarity/Choice: Common, VF

Note: Al-Malik al-Salih Isma'il's reign was a time of both internal consolidation and external conflict, as the Zangids sought to maintain their power in the face of various challenges. Coins like these, minted in Halab, reflect the city's importance as a cultural and economic center in Syria during the Zangid period. This coin provides valuable insights into the monetary system and political landscape of post-Seljuk Anatolia and al-Jazira. It serves as a tangible reminder of the Zangid era's influence in the region and is highly valued by collectors for its historical significance.

Anatolia & al-Jazira (Post-Seljuk), Zangids (Syria), temp. al-Malik al-Salih Isma'il, AE Fals, Halab Mint, AH 571 = AD 1175/6

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