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Dirham - Qutb al-Din il-Ghazi II ND
| Copper | 15.78 g | 33.1 mm |
| Issuer | Artuqids of Mardin (Artuqid dynasty) |
|---|---|
| Bey | Qutb al-Din Ilghazi II (1176-1184) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1176-1184 |
| Value | 1 Dirham (0.7) |
| Currency | Dinar (1101-1409) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 15.78 g |
| Diameter | 33.1 mm |
| Thickness | 3.4 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#166237 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 91% |
Reverse
Arabic Legend in five lines and on sides
Comment
Anatolia & al-Jazira (Post-Seljuk).Ref.:SS 32
Spengler & Sayles 32.2
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued during the reign of Qutb al-Din il-Ghazi II, who was a prominent leader of the Artuqid dynasty, which was a Turkmen dynasty that ruled parts of Mesopotamia and Anatolia in the 12th century. The coin features an inscription in Arabic that includes the name of the ruler and the date of issue, making it a valuable historical artifact for studying the history of the region.
