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Dirham - Qutb al-Din Sukman II
594 (1198) year| Copper | 10 g | 26 mm |
| Issuer | Artuqids of Hisn Kayfa and Amid (Artuqid dynasty) |
|---|---|
| Bey | Qutb al-Din Sökmen II (1185-1201) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 594 (1198) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 1 Dirham (0.7) |
| Currency | Dinar (1101-1409) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 10 g |
| Diameter | 26 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#195450 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Comment
Ref.:SS 14The weight varies from 8 to 12 grams and diameter ffrom 25 to 26 mm.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued during the reign of Qutb al-Din Sukman II, who was a prominent leader of the Artuqid dynasty, which was a Turkmen dynasty that ruled parts of Anatolia and the Middle East 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, which is 594 AH (1198 AD). This coin is made of copper and weighs 10 grams, which was a common weight for coins of this time period.
