Watch List notes:

ISLAMIC, Anatolia & al-Jazira (Post-Seljuk). Zangids (Syria). Nur al-Din Mahmud, AH 541-569 / AD 1146-1173. Fals (Bronze, 23 mm, 3.49 g, 7 h), Halab, AH 541-569 = AD 1146-1173. 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. Rev. 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. SICA VI, 830ff. Spengler & Sayles 73. Attractive earthen highlights on a dark patina. Very fine.