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Dirham Artuqid of Mardin ND
| Silver | 3 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Artuqids of Mardin (Artuqid dynasty) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1239-1260 |
| Value | 1 Dirham (0.7) |
| Currency | Dinar (1101-1409) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Thickness | 0.9 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | 3 o'clock ↑→ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#395796 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Solomon's seal with inscriptions in and around the center
Script: Arabic (kufic)
Lettering:
Ayyubide Al Kamil Mohammed
Urtukide Al Mansur Artuk
Comment
Registration data taken from Mitchiner, World of Islam
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued during the reign of Sultan Artuq Arslan, who was known for his military campaigns and territorial expansion, and the coin's design reflects the influence of the Mongol Empire, which had conquered much of the Middle East and Central Asia during that time.
