Ayyubids Sultanate, temp. al-Zahir Ghazi, AE Fals, Aleppo Mint, AH 603-612 / AD 1207-1216

Ayyubids Sultanate, al-Zahir Ghazi, AE Fals(copper,4.3g,24.4mm), Aleppo Mint, AH 603-612 / AD 1207-1216 - well centered attractive earthen flan

Arabic Title : إسلامية، سلطنة الأيوبيين، في عهد الظاهر غازي، فلس نحاسي، ضرب في حلب، ٦٠٣-٦١٢ هـ

Era/Ruler: Ayyubids Sultanate, time al-Zahir Ghazi

Mint/Date : Aleppo(Halab), AH 603-612 / AD 1207-1216

Denom : AE Fals

Wt/Dia : 4.3 g / 24.4 mm

Obv: Central legend in eight-pointed star, in margin mint and date, legend in segments; 'al-Malik al-Zahir'

Rev: Central legend in eight-pointed star, in margin mint and date, legend in segments; 'al-imam al-Nasır'

Ref: Mitch WI 842-843

Rarity/Choice: Common, VF

Note: Al-Zahir Ghazi was a notable ruler of the Ayyubid dynasty, known for his military campaigns and efforts to maintain the integrity of the Ayyubid Sultanate. His reign saw various challenges, including conflicts with neighboring powers and internal struggles for control. The Aleppo Mint, located in the city of Halab, played a crucial role in producing coins for the Ayyubid rulers. Coins minted there typically bore the name of the ruling sultan and featured intricate designs and inscriptions.