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Dirham - 'Imad al-din Zangi II
590 (1194) year| Copper | 13.68 g | 27 mm |
| Issuer | Emirate of Sinjar (Zengid dynasty) |
|---|---|
| Emir | Imad al-Din Zengi II (1171-1197) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 590 (1194) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 1 Dirham |
| Currency | Dinar (1171-1220) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 13.68 g |
| Diameter | 27 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#151532 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Inside a beaded circle, the kalima; around the name of the workshop followed by the date in all letters.
Script: Arabic
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued during the reign of 'Imad al-din Zangi II, who was a prominent leader of the Zengid dynasty, which was a powerful Turkish dynasty that ruled much of the Middle East and Central Asia during the 12th and 13th centuries. The coin's design and inscriptions reflect the cultural and religious influences of the time, and its copper composition was a common material used for coinage in the region during that period.
