Zengids of Sinjar, temp. Imad al-Din Zangi II, AE Dirham, Sinjar Mint, AH 565-594 = AD 1170-1198

Zengids of Sinjar, temp. Imad al-Din Zangi II, AE Dirham(copper,6.86g,23.5mm), Sinjar Mint, AH 565-594 = AD 1170-1198

Arabic Title : إسلامية، سلالة الزنكيون في سنجار، في عهد عماد الدين زنكي الثاني، درهم نحاسي، ضرب في سنجار، ٥٦٥-٥٩٤ هـ

Era/Ruler: Zengids of Sinjar, time Imad al-Din Zangi II

Mint/Date : Sinjar, AH 565-594 = AD 1170-1198

Denom : AE Copper Dirham

Wt/Dia : 6.86 g / 23.5 mm

Obv: Double-headed eagle, short legend engraved on breast; marginal legend

Rev: Three-lined and marginal legends citing Kengi ruler and tamgha

Ref: Album 1879.2

Rarity/Choice: Common, VF (nice brown patina)

Note: Imad al-Din Zangi II belonged to the Zengid dynasty, which ruled parts of the Levant and Mesopotamia during the medieval Islamic period. The Zengids were known for their military prowess and strategic control over key regions. The Sinjar Mint, situated in the town of Sinjar, played a vital role in producing coins for the Zengids of Sinjar. Coins minted there bore the name of the ruling Zengid ruler and often featured intricate designs and Arabic inscriptions.