© Cuthwellis
© Cuthwellis
Dirham - Nasir al-Din Artuq Arslan
599 (1200-1239) years| Copper | 9.36 g | 31 mm |
| Issuer | Artuqids of Mardin (Artuqid dynasty) |
|---|---|
| Bey | Artuk Arslan (1202-1239) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 599 (1200-1239) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 1 Dirham (0.7) |
| Currency | Dinar (1101-1409) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 9.36 g |
| Diameter | 31 mm |
| Thickness | 2 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#170927 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 86% |
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Ref.:Tim Wilkes (Spink): SS 38Centaur advancing left
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued during the reign of Nasir al-Din Artuq Arslan, who was the ruler of the Artuqid dynasty, a Turkmen dynasty that ruled parts of Anatolia and Syria in the 12th and 13th centuries. The coin features an inscription in Arabic that includes the name of the ruler and the date of issue, which is 599 AH (1200-1239 AD). This coin is made of copper and weighs 9.36 grams, which was a common weight for coins of this time period. The fact that it has survived for so many centuries and is still in existence today is a testament to the durability and craftsmanship of the coin makers of that time.
