ISLAMIC, Anatolia & al-Jazira (Post-Seljuk). Artuqids (Mardin). Husam al-Din Yuluq Arslan, AH 580-597 / AD 1184-1200. Dirham (Bronze, 32 mm, 14.50 g, 11 h), giving the Abbasid caliph al-Nasir as overlord, unlisted mint, possibly Mardin, AH 596 = 1199-1200 AD. Husam al-Din Yuluq Arslan, in military outfit and cross legged, seated facing, holding severed head and raised sword; floral spray to left; ornamental scrollwork in exergue. Rev. In the center, name and titles of Abbasid caliph al-Nasir in three lines; around, name and titles of Ayyubid overlord Az-Zahir Ghazi; in the outer margin name of Husam al-Din Yuluq Arslan and AH date. Album 1829.4. S&S Type 36.3. ICV 1209. Clear surfaces. Flat area on the obverse, otherwise, good very fine.
Price realized | 120 CHF |
Starting price | 50 CHF |