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Akçe - al-Ṣāliḥ Ṣāliḥ I Mardin
748 (1348) year| Silver | 1.43 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | Artuqids of Mardin (Artuqid dynasty) |
|---|---|
| Bey | As-Salih Shams al-Din Mahmūd (1312-1364) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 748 (1348) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | Akçe (1) |
| Currency | Akçe (1326-1409) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.43 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#148872 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 85% |
Reverse
Kalima inscribed on three lines inside a hexagon whose four cardinal points form a folium towards the outside; internally, at the level of each of these loops, an inscription.
Externally, at each corner, inscriptions separated by knots; the whole inscribed in a circle and followed by a grenetis.
Comment
Type A-1839.1 (octagon obverse)Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued during the reign of al-Ṣāliḥ Ṣāliḥ I, who was the founder of the Artuqid dynasty and ruled over the city of Mardin in present-day Turkey. The coin features an inscription in Arabic that includes the name of the ruler and the date of issue, which corresponds to 1348 CE. Despite being made of silver, the coin weighs only 1.43 grams, which is relatively light for a coin of its size and material. This may suggest that the coin was intended for everyday use and circulation, rather than being a high-value or commemorative coin.
