Dirham - Al-Amjad Fath al-Din Omar (Sinjar) ND (1219-1220) front Dirham - Al-Amjad Fath al-Din Omar (Sinjar) ND (1219-1220) back
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Dirham - Al-Amjad Fath al-Din Omar Sinjar ND

 
Copper 10.06 g 30 mm
Description
Issuer
Emirate of Sinjar (Zengid dynasty)
Emir
Fath al-Din Umar (1219-1220)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1219-1220
Value
1 Dirham
Currency
Dinar (1171-1220)
Composition
Copper
Weight
10.06 g
Diameter
30 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#381373
Rarity index
100%

Edge

Plain.

Comment

This type is published on Zeno:
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Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued during the reign of Al-Amjad Fath al-Din Omar, who was the ruler of the Emirate of Sinjar, a region located in present-day Iraq, during the 13th century. The coin features an inscription in Arabic that includes the name of the ruler and the date of issue, which corresponds to the Islamic year 1219-1220. Despite being made of copper, a relatively common metal, this coin is considered a rare and valuable artifact for collectors and historians due to its historical significance and the limited number of coins minted during this period.