Anatolia & al-Jazira (Post-Seljuk), temp. Nasir al-Din Mahmud, AE Dirham Imitation, Official Mint for this type were in Mawsil(Mousil), AH 616-631 / AD 1219-1234 - RR

Anatolia & al-Jazira (Post-Seljuk), temp. Nasir al-Din Mahmud, AE Dirham Imitation(copper,3.83g,22.6mm), Unknown Mint, AH 616-631 / AD 1219-1234

Arabic Title : إسلامية، في آناضول والجزيرة (بعد السلاجقة)، في عهد ناصر الدين محمود، تقليد درهم نحاسي، ٦١٦-٦٣١ هـ

Era/Ruler: Anatolia & al-Jazira (Post-Seljuk), temp. Nasir al-Din Mahmud

Mint/Date : Unknown Imitation Mint however official mint were in Mousil, AH 616-631 / AD 1219-1234

Denom : AE Copper Dirham

Wt/Dia : 3.83 g / 22.6 mm

Obv: Crowned Turkish female figure, holding crescent-circle, seated facing between two stars

Rev: Arabic Legend citing 'Nasir al-Din Mahmoud'

Ref: Mitch 1129

Rarity/Choice: Scarce, Fine VF

Note: Imitation coins were common during this period, often produced in regions where the authority of the central government was weak or where there was a shortage of official coinage. These coins were typically created to mimic the style and appearance of official coinage but were of inferior quality and often bore discrepancies in design and inscription. The imitation AE Dirham in question likely bears the name or title of Nasir al-Din Mahmud, indicating a local authority or ruler who sought to assert control over currency production in the region. The unknown mint suggests uncertainty regarding the exact location where the coin was struck, further highlighting the decentralized nature of coin production during this period. Imitation coins like these offer valuable insights into the economic and political conditions of the Post-Seljuk era in Anatolia and al-Jazira. They reflect the challenges faced by regional authorities in maintaining monetary stability and the strategies employed to address these challenges. Despite being imitations, these coins are significant artifacts of the era and are prized by collectors for their historical significance.