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Dirham - Nasir al-Din Mahmud Zengid of Monsul ND
| Copper | 8.32 g | 24.4 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 | 8.32 g |
| Diameter | 24.4 mm |
| Thickness | 2.8 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | 9 o'clock ↑← |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#397031 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Atabeg Mahmud Ayyubide Al Kamil Mohammed and Al Ashraf Musa
Edge
Plain
Interesting 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 Zengi, the founder of the Zengid dynasty. Despite being made of copper, this coin was still considered a standard circulation coin and was used widely in the Emirate of Mosul during that time.
