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© A. H. Baldwin & Sons Ltd
Dirham - al-Nasir Yusuf - "al-Nasir Yusuf II" Damascus
| Silver (.700) | 2.90 g | 22.8 mm |
| Issuer | Ayyubid Emirate of Aleppo (Ayyubid Sultanate) |
|---|---|
| Emir | An-Nasir Yusuf (1236-1260) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 648-656 (1251-1258) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 1 Dirham (0.7) |
| Currency | Dinar (1174-1260) |
| Composition | Silver (.700) |
| Weight | 2.90 g |
| Diameter | 22.8 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#74200 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Bismillah around square including mint and date. Inside square: "The defending king, Honour of the world and of the faith". (second part is Saladin's laqab)
Script: Arabic
Comment
Reference: Album 787.2Paul Balog N°762/777
NB. Saladin and the Caliph are both "al-Nasir"
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued during the reign of al-Nasir Yusuf, who was the last Ayyubid ruler of Aleppo and Damascus. He ruled from 1250 to 1260, and his coinage reflects the political and economic changes that were taking place in the region during that time. The use of silver in the coin's minting was a common practice during the Ayyubid period, and it signifies the importance of trade and commerce in the region. Additionally, the coin's design, which features Arabic inscriptions and a central image of a horseman, is a testament to the artistic and cultural achievements of the Ayyubid dynasty.