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© Classical Numismatic Group, Inc.
Dirham - Nur al-Din Muhammad
| Copper | 10.14 g | 28.8 mm |
| Issuer | Artuqids of Hisn Kayfa and Amid (Artuqid dynasty) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 570-581 (1174-1185) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | Dirham (1) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 10.14 g |
| Diameter | 28.8 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#383186 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Six-line legend, with ‘Cursed be who alters this dirham’ to right and left.
Script: Arabic (kufic)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued during the reign of Nur al-Din Muhammad, who was the founder of the Artuqid dynasty, which was a Turkmen dynasty that ruled parts of Syria, Mesopotamia, and Anatolia during the 12th and 13th centuries. The coin features an inscription in Arabic that includes the name of the ruler and the date of issue, and it is made of copper, which was a common material for coins during that time period.
