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Dirham - Muzaffar al-Din Kokburi Lion-rider type - Irbil
Copper | 10 g | 26 mm |
Issuer | Begtegīnid dynasty (Greater Iran) |
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General | Muzaffar al-Din Kokburi (1168-1233) |
Type | Standard circulation coin |
Years | 586-614 (1190-1218) |
Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
Value | Dirham (0.7) |
Currency | Dinar (1131-1232) |
Composition | Copper |
Weight | 10 g |
Diameter | 26 mm |
Shape | Round (irregular) |
Demonetized | Yes |
Updated | 2024-10-05 |
Numista | N#196387 |
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Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Lettering:
لا اله الا
الناصر لدين الله
امير المومنين عدة
الدنيا والدين
أبو نصر مظفر
الدين كوكبرى
بن على
الله محمد
رسول الله
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Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of a lion rider, which was a common motif in the Begtegīnid dynasty's coinage. The lion rider symbolized courage, strength, and royal power, and was often used to convey the message that the ruler was a powerful and just leader.