Dirham - Sayf al-din Ghazi II

Features

Issuer Emirate of Mosul (Zengid dynasty)
Emir Sayf al-Din Ghazi II (1170-1180)
Type Standard circulation coin
Years 1170-1180
Value Æ Dirham
Currency Dinar (1127-1250)
Composition Copper
Weight 11.54 g
Diameter 29 mm
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Demonetized Yes
Number
N#
70691
References A# 1861.1
Stephen Album; 2011. A Checklist of Islamic Coins (3rd edition). Self-published, Santa Rosa, California, United States.

Obverse

Facing draped bust with long hair, turned slightly to left with two small angels above, Arabic inscription to left and right (AH).

Script: Arabic

Reverse

Arabic inscription in field, Arabic inscription anti-clockwise around in three segments, all enclosed by beaded circle.

Script: Arabic

Lettering:
الملك العادل
العالم ملك امرا
الشرق و الغرب
طغرلتكين اتابك

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ND (1170-1180) 

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