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© Stephen Album Rare Coins
Dirham - Qutb ad-Din Mawdud
555 (1160) year| Copper | 11.8 g | 23.2 mm |
| Issuer | Emirate of Mosul (Zengid dynasty) |
|---|---|
| Emir | Qutb al-Din Mawdud (1149-1170) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 555 (1160) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 1 Dirham (0.7) |
| Currency | Dinar (1127-1250) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 11.8 g |
| Diameter | 23.2 mm |
| Thickness | 3.4 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#74457 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 88% |
Reverse
Arabic inscriptions
Comment
Ref.:Tim Wilkes (Spink): SS 59Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued during the reign of Qutb ad-Din Mawdud, who was the ruler of the Zengid dynasty, which was a powerful Turkish dynasty that ruled over much of the Middle East and North Africa during the 12th century. The Zengid dynasty was known for its military campaigns and its support of art, literature, and architecture. This coin, which was made of copper and weighed 11.8 grams, was likely used for everyday transactions and would have been carried by merchants, traders, and other individuals in the region.