Islamic, Artuqids of Mardin. Najm al-Din Alpi AE Dirham. AH 547-572 (AD 1152-1176). Two diademed and draped male heads facing slightly away from one another; in margins, Kalima above and below, name and title of Abbasid caliph to right and left / Facing female head, wearing necklace; name, title, and genealogy of Najm al-Din Alpi in outer margin. Album 1827.5; Whelan Type IV, 44-5; S&S Type 30.1; ICV 1203. 12.59gr, 32mm, 3h [No Reserve] Very Fine.
From an old UK collection; From the collection of a London antiquarian.
Price realized | 45 GBP |
Starting price | 5 GBP |
Estimate | 20 GBP |