Seljuks of Syria, Anonymous, Æ Fals, Antioch? Mint, Standing Elephant Type, circa AH 480s-500s / AD 1090s-1110s – RRR

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Seljuks of Syria, Anonymous, Æ Fals(bronze,2.84g,21mm), Antioch? Mint, Standing Elephant Type, circa  AH 480s-500s  / AD 1090s-1110s
Arabic Title :  إسلامية، سلجوقيو سوريا، مجهول، فلس نحاسي، ضرب في أنطاكية، نوع الفيل
Era/Ruler: Seljuks of Syria, Anonymous Mint/Date : Antioch?, circa  AH 480s-500s  / AD 1090s-1110s
Denom    : AE Fals Wt/Dia      : 2.84 g / 21 mm
Obv: Caparisoned elephant standing to right surrounded by floral ornaments; above, crescent with stars
Rev: al-Sultan standing and Kufic legend
Ref: Album 779 var Rarity/Choice: Very Rare, VF (very attractive earthen highlights on dark patina)
Note: The Seljuks of Syria were a branch of the larger Seljuk Empire that ruled over parts of the Levant during the medieval period. The Seljuks were a Turkic Muslim dynasty that rose to power in the 11th century, playing a significant role in the history of the Islamic world. One of the significant aspects of Seljuk coinage is its diversity and regional variations. Antioch, known as Antakya today, was a major city in ancient times and retained its significance during the medieval period. It served as a pivotal center for trade and culture in the Levant. The standing caliph on the coin could symbolize various things, such as strength, power, or even reflect connections to earlier coinage traditions or to the culture of the region.

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