Anatolia & al-Jazira (Post-Seljuk), Artuqids Dynasty, temp. Nasir al-Din Artuq Arslan, AE Dirham, Probably Mardin Mint, AH 597-637 / AD 1200-1239

Anatolia & al-Jazira (Post-Seljuk), Artuqids Dynasty, AH 597-637 / AD 1200-1239, temp. Nasir al-Din Artuq Arslan, AE Dirham(copper,12.62g,29mm), Probably Mardin Mint

Arabic Title : إسلامي، آناضول والجزيرة (بعد السلاجقة)، سلالة الأرطوقيين، في عهد ناصر الدين أرطوق أرسلان، درهم برونزي، على الأرجح ضرب في ماردين، هـ ٥٨٩؟

Era/Ruler: Anatolia & al-Jazira (Post-Seljuk), time Nasir al-Din Artuq Arslan

Mint/Date : Probably Mardin, AH 597-637 / AD 1200-1239

Denom : AE Dirham

Wt/Dia : 12.62 g / 29 mm

Obv: 'Nasir al-Din Artuq Arslan' (in Kufic) Diademed and draped male bust with long hair facing, right hand on chest

Rev: 'Allah, al-Imam al-Nasir, li-din Amir al-mu'minin' in Kufic within beaded six-pointed star; around, date

Ref: S&S 37.1

Rarity/Choice: Common, Good VF

Note: Nasir al-Din Artuq Arslan was a significant ruler of the Artuqid dynasty, known for his efforts to maintain stability and promote cultural and economic development in the region. Coins from his reign provide valuable insights into the political and economic landscape of Anatolia & al-Jazira during the late medieval period. The Mint of Mardin, located in present-day southeastern Turkey, was one of the principal mints under Artuqid rule. Coins minted here played a crucial role in facilitating trade and commerce within the region and beyond its borders.