Zengid Dynasty, temp. Nur al-Din Mahmud Zengi, AE Dirham, Aleppo Mint, AH 541 – 569 / AD 1146 – 1174

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Zengid Dynasty, temp. Nur al-Din Mahmud Zengi, AE Dirham(copper,41g,25.7mm), Aleppo Mint, AH 541 – 569 / AD 1146 – 1174
Arabic Title :  إسلامية، سلالة الزنكيون، في عهد نور الدين محمود، درهم نحاسي، ضرب في حلب، ٥٤١ – ٥٦٩ هـ
Era/Ruler: Zengid Dynasty, temp. Nur al-Din Mahmud Zengi Mint/Date : Aleppo(Halab), AH 541 – 569 / AD 1146 – 1174
Denom: AE Dirham Wt/Dia      : 4 g / 25.7 mm
Obv: Two figures in Byzantine style standing frontally, with legend mentioning Nur ad-Din in between, outer Greek legend imitated
Rev: Figure of Christ with halo, title, and continuation of Nur ad-Din’s name, outer Greek legend imitated
Ref: S&S 73 Rarity/Choice: Common, VF  (marginal weakness and slight flan irregularity)
Note: Nur al-Din Mahmud Zengi was a prominent ruler of the Zengid Dynasty, known for his military campaigns and efforts to unite Muslim territories against the Crusaders. He played a significant role in the defense of the Islamic world against Crusader advances and is remembered for his patronage of scholars and religious institutions. The Aleppo Mint was one of the primary mints of the Zengid Dynasty, producing coins that circulated widely in the region. Coins minted in Aleppo during Nur al-Din’s reign are particularly noteworthy for their historical significance and association with his efforts to strengthen Muslim resistance to Crusader incursions.