Anatolia & al-Jazira (Post-Seljuk), Zangids (Syria), temp. al-Malik al-Salih Isma’il, AE Fals, AH 569-577 = AD 1173-1181

$78.00

- +
SKU: I3.25 Categories: ,

Description

Anatolia & al-Jazira (Post-Seljuk), Zangids (Syria),Ā  al-Malik al-Salih Isma’il, AE Fals(bronze,4.32g,20.6mm), AH 569-577 = AD 1173-1181 – obverse legend off-center otherwise attractive earthen encrustations
Arabic Title :Ā Ā  Ų„Ų³Ł„Ų§Ł…ŁŠŲŒ Ų§Ł„Ų£Ł†Ų§Ų¶ŁˆŁ„ ŁˆŲ§Ł„Ų¬Ų²ŁŠŲ±Ų© (ŲØŲ¹ŲÆ Ų§Ł„Ų³Ł„Ų¬ŁˆŁ‚ŁŠŁŠŁ†)ŲŒ Ų§Ł„Ų²Ł†ŁƒŁŠŁˆŁ† (Ų³ŁˆŲ±ŁŠŲ§)ŲŒ Ų§Ł„Ł…Ł„Łƒ Ų§Ł„ŲµŲ§Ł„Ų­ Ų„Ų³Ł…Ų§Ų¹ŁŠŁ„ŲŒ ŁŁ„Ų³ ŲØŲ±ŁˆŁ†Ų²ŁŠŲŒ Ų³Ł†Ų©Ā  Ł„Ł¦Ł©-Ł„Ł§Ł§ Ł‡Ł€
Era/Ruler: Anatolia & al-Jazira (Post-Seljuk), Zangids (Syria),Ā  time al-Malik al-Salih Isma’il Mint/Date : Zangids (Syria), AH 569-577 / AD 1173-1181
DenomĀ Ā Ā  : AE Fals Wt/DiaĀ Ā Ā Ā Ā  : 4.32 g / 20.6 mm
Obv: Diademed Roman style bust to right; around, legend in Kufic bearing the mint-name and the AH date 57x illegible
Rev: ‘Lillah / al-Mustadi bi-Amr- / Amir al-Mu’minin / al-Malik al-Salih / Ismai’il’ in Kufic in five lines
Ref: Spengler & Sayles 76 Rarity/Choice: Common, VF
Note: In the realm of Islamic numismatics, the coins minted during the Zangid period under al-Malik al-Salih Isma’il represent a fascinating chapter in the history of Anatolia and al-Jazira. Dated AH 569-577, these AE Fals coins serve as tangible artifacts of the Zangid dynasty’s rule over Syria, showcasing intricate designs and inscriptions that reflect the cultural and political milieu of the time. As successors to the Seljuks, the Zangids played a pivotal role in shaping the landscape of the region, and their coinage stands as a testament to their authority and influence. Each AE Fals from this period offers a glimpse into the rich history of Anatolia and al-Jazira, providing valuable insights into the dynamics of power and identity in medieval Islamic societies.