Ayyubid Fals Salah al Din AH 585 Dimashq Authentic Medieval Coin

Authentic Medieval Islamic Coin – Certificate of Authenticity Included

Details:
Dynasty: Ayyubid Sultanate
Ruler: al-Nasir I Salah al-Din Yusuf (Saladin)
Reign: AH 564–589 / AD 1169–1193
Denomination: Fals (Æ Bronze)
Mint: Dimashq
Date: AH 585 (AD 1189/1190)
Reference: Balog 145; SICA 6, 886; Album 792
Diameter: 25 mm
Weight: 6.31 g
Die Axis: 9 h

Overview:
Ayyubid bronze fals struck at Dimashq in AH 585 during the reign of Salah al-Din Yusuf (Saladin). The inscriptions bear the ruler’s name and titles in clear epigraphic format characteristic of late 12th-century Ayyubid bronze coinage.

The date 585 AH corresponds to the period of active military campaigns during Salah al-Din’s consolidation of power following the capture of Jerusalem. Dated Damascus issues of this period are widely collected for their historical importance and association with one of the most significant rulers of the medieval Near East.

At 25 mm and 6.31 grams, this is a large and substantial example with strong fabric.

Authenticity Check:
Natural dark green patina with earthen deposits consistent with medieval bronze. Proper Ayyubid fabric and strike characteristics. No evidence of modern tooling or casting.

Comparable Examples:
Balog 145; SICA 6, 886; Album 792.

Further Reading:
Paul Balog, The Coinage of the Ayyubids
Stephen Album, Checklist of Islamic Coins

Condition:
Near Very Fine. Clear inscriptions and legible date. Some surface roughness and earthen deposits consistent with age. Strong overall presence.