Dirham - Najm al-din Ghazi I ND (1239-1260) front Dirham - Najm al-din Ghazi I ND (1239-1260) back
Dirham - Najm al-din Ghazi I ND (1239-1260) photo
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Dirham - Najm al-din Ghazi I ND

 
Silver 2.88 g -
Description
Issuer
Artuqids of Mardin (Artuqid dynasty)
Bey
Al-Sa'id Najm al-Din Ghazi I (1239-1260)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1239-1260
Value
1 Dirham (0.7)
Currency
Dinar (1101-1409)
Composition
Silver
Weight
2.88 g
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#85600
Rarity index
85%

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued during the reign of Najm al-din Ghazi I, who was the founder of the Artuqid dynasty and ruled from 1239 to 1260. The Artuqid dynasty was a Turkmen dynasty that ruled parts of Anatolia and Syria during the 13th and 14th centuries. The coin is made of silver and weighs 2.88 grams, which was a standard weight for coins during that time period.