Islamic states Ayyubid Sultanate Egypt, Ayyubid Sultanate of
Dirham - al-Nasir Salah al-Din Yusuf - Saladin (Egypt and Syria - prototype - Lion type) 582-589 (1187-1193) front Dirham - al-Nasir Salah al-Din Yusuf - Saladin (Egypt and Syria - prototype - Lion type) 582-589 (1187-1193) back
Dirham - al-Nasir Salah al-Din Yusuf - Saladin (Egypt and Syria - prototype - Lion type) 582-589 (1187-1193) photo
Dirham - al-Nasir Salah al-Din Yusuf - Saladin (Egypt and Syria - prototype - Lion type) 582-589 (1187-1193) front Dirham - al-Nasir Salah al-Din Yusuf - Saladin (Egypt and Syria - prototype - Lion type) 582-589 (1187-1193) back

Dirham - al-Nasir Salah al-Din Yusuf - Saladin Egypt and Syria - prototype - Lion type

 
Copper 10.35 g -
Description
Issuer
 Ayyubid Sultanate of Egypt
Sultan
 Saladin (1174-1193)
Type
 Standard circulation coin
Years
 582-589 (1187-1193)
Calendar
 Islamic (Hijri)
Value
 1 Dirham
Currency
 Dinar (1169-1254)
Composition
 Copper
Weight
 10.35 g
Shape
 Round (irregular)
Technique
 Hammered
Demonetized
 Yes
Updated
 2024-10-05
References
Numista
 N#90142
Rarity index
 95%

Reverse

Pointillate circle
legend in centre and margin

Script: Arabic

Comment

Constellation of the Lion type; Mesopotamian style.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of a lion on one side, which was a symbol of power and strength in ancient Egyptian culture.