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

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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 :Ā  Ų„Ų³Ł„Ų§Ł…ŁŠŲ©ŲŒ سلالة Ų§Ł„Ų²Ł†ŁƒŁŠŁˆŁ† في Ų³Ł†Ų¬Ų§Ų±ŲŒ في عهد عماد Ų§Ł„ŲÆŁŠŁ† Ų²Ł†ŁƒŁŠ Ų§Ł„Ų«Ų§Ł†ŁŠŲŒ درهم Ł†Ų­Ų§Ų³ŁŠŲŒ Ų¶Ų±ŲØ في Ų³Ł†Ų¬Ų§Ų±ŲŒ ل٦ل-ل٩٤ هـ
Era/Ruler: Zengids of Sinjar, time Imad al-Din Zangi II Mint/Date : Sinjar, AH 565-594 = AD 1170-1198
DenomĀ Ā Ā  : AE Copper Dirham Wt/DiaĀ Ā Ā Ā Ā  : 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.