Obverse © Geison Pulga (CC BY-NC-SA)
Obverse © Geison Pulga (CC BY-NC-SA)
Dirham - Nasir al-Din Artuq Arslan
615 year| Copper | 7.35 g | 24 mm |
| Issuer | Artuqids of Mardin (Artuqid dynasty) |
|---|---|
| Bey | Artuk Arslan (1202-1239) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 615 |
| Value | 1 Dirham (0.7) |
| Currency | Dinar (1101-1409) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 7.35 g |
| Diameter | 24 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#426364 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Comment
Checklist of Islamic Coins, Stephen Album: AE dirham, non-pictorial, obverse and reverse in octogram, dated 615 (SS41) R
Usually coarsely struck, therefore very rare with legible date.
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 century. The coin features an inscription in Arabic that includes the name of the ruler and the date of issue, which is 615 AH (1218 AD). This coin is a rare example of the coinage issued by the Artuqid dynasty and is considered a valuable piece for collectors and historians studying the history of the region.
