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Dirham - Husam al-Din Yuluq Arslan ND
| Copper | 14.15 g | 32 mm |
| Issuer | Artuqids of Mardin (Artuqid dynasty) |
|---|---|
| Bey | Husam al-Din Yülük Arslan (1184-1203) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1184-1201 |
| Value | 1 Dirham (0.7) |
| Currency | Dinar (1101-1409) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 14.15 g |
| Diameter | 32 mm |
| Thickness | 3 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#145069 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
Four-line legend in late Kufic, continuing in the right and left fields, including four laqabs, the ism and nasa (patronymic) of the Ayyubid overlord Saladin; all within a beaded circle.
Comment
SS 34Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued during the reign of Husam al-Din Yuluq Arslan, who was the founder of the Artuqid dynasty and ruled from 1184 to 1201. The Artuqid dynasty was a Turkmen dynasty that ruled over a region that is now part of modern-day Turkey and Syria. The coin is made of copper and weighs 14.15 grams, which was a common weight for coins during that time period.
