This listing is for 1 islamic Fals coin minted by the Zangids [1127–1250], during the reign of Nur al-Din Mahmud Zengi (1146–1174), in Halab.
Size:  24 mm // 4.26 g

Obverse: Two Imperial figures standing facing, holding between them patriarchal cross set up on three steps; to left of the cross, 'al-Adil' in Kufic; right of the cross, 'Nur al-Din' in Kufic; around, blundered imitation of Greek legend. 

Reverse: Christ standing facing, nimbate, holding book of Gospels in his left hand; on the left, 'Malik al-umara'in Kufic; on the right, 'Mahmud' in Kufic; around, blundered imitation of a Greek legend.  


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