Fals - Najm al-din Ghazi I ND (637-658) front Fals - Najm al-din Ghazi I ND (637-658) back
Fals - Najm al-din Ghazi I ND (637-658) photo
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Fals - Najm al-din Ghazi I ND

 
Copper 2.92 g 22 mm
Description
Issuer
Artuqids of Mardin (Artuqid dynasty)
Bey
Al-Sa'id Najm al-Din Ghazi I (1239-1260)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
637-658
Value
1 Fals (1⁄60)
Currency
Dinar (1101-1409)
Composition
Copper
Weight
2.92 g
Diameter
22 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#412430
Rarity index
95%

Reverse

Arabic script inside square of dots

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued during the reign of Najm al-din Ghazi I, who was the founder of the Artuqid dynasty and ruled from 637-658 AD. The coin features the name of the ruler and the date of issue in Arabic script, making it a valuable piece for collectors and historians interested in the history of the Islamic world. Additionally, the fact that it was made of copper and weighs only 2.92 grams suggests that it was a widely circulated coin among the general population, making it a unique piece of history that provides insight into the economic and monetary systems of the time.