Æ Artuqid countermark over Byzantine follis; "lillah" ND
| Copper | 3.50 g | 23 mm |
| Issuer | Uncertain city Artuqid (Artuqid dynasty) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1078-1118 |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 3.50 g |
| Diameter | 23 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered, Countermarked |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#383610 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Edge
Plain.
Comment
This countermark is number 17 from "The Mardin Hoard" by Lowick, Bendall, and Whitting. This countermark is attributed to the Artuqid dynasty from an unknown ruler, possibly from the Mayyafariqin mint.This type has been published on Zeno:
https://www.zeno.ru/showphoto.php?photo=47807
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a countermark, which is a secondary marking or symbol that was added to the coin after it was originally minted. In this case, the countermark is the word "lillah" in Arabic script, which means "for God" or "in the name of God." This suggests that the coin was issued by a Muslim ruler or authority, and that it was intended to be used as a form of currency in a Muslim community. The presence of the countermark also highlights the cultural and religious diversity of the region in which the coin was minted, and the ways in which different cultures and belief systems interacted and influenced one another.