Classical Numismatics Discussion
  Welcome Guest. Please login or register. All Items Purchased From Forum Ancient Coins Are Guaranteed Authentic For Eternity!!! Explore Our Website And Find Joy In The History, Numismatics, Art, Mythology, And Geography Of Coins!!! Expert Authentication - Accurate Descriptions - Reasonable Prices - Coins From Under $10 To Museum Quality Rarities Welcome Guest. Please login or register. Internet challenged? We Are Happy To Take Your Order Over The Phone 252-646-1958 Explore Our Website And Find Joy In The History, Numismatics, Art, Mythology, And Geography Of Coins!!! Support Our Efforts To Serve The Classical Numismatics Community - Shop At Forum Ancient Coins

New & Reduced


« previous next »
Pages: [1]   Go Down

Author Topic: Help ID'ing this Islamic(?) Coin  (Read 1314 times)

0 Members and 1 Guest are viewing this topic.

Offline Dominicus

  • Praetorian
  • **
  • Posts: 72
Help ID'ing this Islamic(?) Coin
« on: May 24, 2008, 04:30:54 pm »
Hello Forvm members,
I'd be very appreciative with help attributing this coin.  I apologize for being ignorant as to correct orientation.
Thank you in advance.  Dominicus.
Logged

Manzikert

  • Guest
Re: Help ID'ing this Islamic(?) Coin
« Reply #1 on: May 24, 2008, 05:28:29 pm »
Hi Dominicus

Your coin is a fals of the Zengid Nur al-Din Mahmud bin Zengi (541-569 H/ AD 1146-1174). These are known dated 558, 561 and 564 H (1163, 1166 and 1169 AD), but unfortunately the marginal legend on the reverse is unreadable on yours: all were struck in Damascus.

A reference would be Spengler & Sayles 74

The picture below shows the correct orientation.

Best wishes

Alan
Logged

Offline Dominicus

  • Praetorian
  • **
  • Posts: 72
Re: Help ID'ing this Zengid Coin
« Reply #2 on: May 24, 2008, 10:41:19 pm »
Well, thank you very much!

You are helping me so much.  I've just been passed down several ancient coins and small artifacts from my grandfather.  He was Lebanese.
Some are Roman, other islamics.  I'm trying to figure out what "ties" all the coins.  Well, I just attributed a Dupondius from Tiberius...from Commagene Mint...I wonder if Gramps was focusing on Syria/Armenian province?  I shall continue piecing the puzzle.

This website seems to be a nice resource for Islamic issues:
http://www.islamiccoinsgroup.50g.com/
Logged
Pages: [1]   Go Up
« previous next »
 

All coins are guaranteed for eternity