Fractional Dirham - Fakhr al-Din Il-Ghazi I ND (1117-1122) front Fractional Dirham - Fakhr al-Din Il-Ghazi I ND (1117-1122) back
Fractional Dirham - Fakhr al-Din Il-Ghazi I ND (1117-1122) photo
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Fractional Dirham - Fakhr al-Din Il-Ghazi I ND

 
Billon 1.22 g -
Description
Issuer
Artuqids of Halab (Artuqid dynasty)
Bey
Najm al-Din Ilghazi I (1117-1122)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1117-1122
Value
1 Dirham (0.7)
Currency
Dinar (628/632-1598)
Composition
Billon
Weight
1.22 g
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#383654
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Script: Arabic

Edge

Plain.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued during the reign of Fakhr al-Din Il-Ghazi I, who was a prominent leader of the Artuqid dynasty, which was a Turkmen dynasty that ruled parts of Syria and Mesopotamia during 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 piece for collectors and historians interested in the history of the region.