Dirham - Muzaffar al-Din Kokburi (Lion-rider type - Irbil) 586-614 (1190-1218) front Dirham - Muzaffar al-Din Kokburi (Lion-rider type - Irbil) 586-614 (1190-1218) back
Dirham - Muzaffar al-Din Kokburi (Lion-rider type - Irbil) 586-614 (1190-1218) photo
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Dirham - Muzaffar al-Din Kokburi Lion-rider type - Irbil

 
Copper 10 g 26 mm
Description
Issuer
Begtegīnid dynasty (Greater Iran)
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
References
Numista
N#196387
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

Comment

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.