Follis Countermark 'Atabeg' on Byzantine host coin

Issuer Zengids, Uncertain mint of the
Year 1127-1250
Type Standard circulation coin
Value Follis (1)
Currency
Composition Bronze
Weight 5.02 g
Diameter 28 mm
Thickness
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s)
Obverse description Uncertain countermark atop host coin showing Christ standing with eight-pointed stars either side.
Obverse script Arabic, Greek
Obverse lettering [IC-XC]
(Translation: [Jesus Christ])
Reverse description Arabic countermark atop host coin showing abbreviated legend in quadrants with big star in centre.
Reverse script Arabic, Greek
Reverse lettering [C Φ] [N Δ]
(Translation: Atabeg [O Cross, protect Nikephoros Emperor])
Edge Plain.
Mint
Mintage ND (1127-1250) - -
Numisquare ID 5757939540
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