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Dirham - Nasir al-Din Mahmud ND
| Copper | 5.4 g | 24 mm |
| Issuer | Emirate of Mosul (Zengid dynasty) |
|---|---|
| Emir | Nasir al-Din Mahmud (1219-1234) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1219-1234 |
| Value | Dirham (1) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 5.4 g |
| Diameter | 24 mm |
| Thickness | 1.75 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#326250 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
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Ref.:Tim Wilkes (Spink): SS 67Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued during the reign of Nasir al-Din Mahmud, who was the son of the founder of the Zengid dynasty, and was known for his military campaigns against the Crusader states and his efforts to unify the Muslim territories in the region.