© LOUIS Romain
© LOUIS Romain
Dirham - Mu'izz al-Din Sanjar Shah
| Copper | 10 g | 29 mm |
| Issuer | Emirate of Jazira (Zengid dynasty) |
|---|---|
| Emir | Mu'izz al-Din Sanjar Shah (1180-1208) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 584-586 (1189-1190) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | Dirham (1) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 10 g |
| Diameter | 29 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#304515 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Four-line caption citing Abbasid Caliph al-Nasir and Ayyubid overlord al-Nasir Salah al-Din Yusuf I (Saladin)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued during the reign of Mu'izz al-Din Sanjar Shah, who was the ruler of the Zengid dynasty, which was a powerful Turkish dynasty that ruled over a large part of the Middle East and Central Asia during the 12th and 13th centuries. The Zengid dynasty was known for its military campaigns and its support of art, literature, and architecture. This coin, which was made of copper and weighed 10 grams, was likely used for everyday transactions and would have been an important part of the economy of the Emirate of Jazira during that time.