Artuqids of Mardin Husam al-Din Yuluq Arslan AE Dirham Coin 1184-1200 AD

This Islamic AE dirham originates from the Artuqid Dynasty of Mardin, issued during Husam al-Din Yuluq Arslan’s reign between AH 580 and 597 (1184-1200 AD). It symbolizes the political and cultural ties between Turkoman dynasties and the Ayyubids, featuring Husam al-Din’s name alongside that of Salah ad-Din Yusuf ibn Ayyub (Saladin), a pivotal Islamic ruler.

The obverse displays a diademed bust facing left with a crowned and draped bust facing forward, inscribed "Husam al-Din Malik Diyarbakir." The reverse is inscribed with titles referencing Salah ad-Din al-Malik al-Nasir, Muhiyy dawla, Amir al-mu’minin, and Yusuf bin Ayyub.

Catalogued as Album 1829.2, this authentic medieval coin measures approximately 21.98 mm and weighs between 11.82 grams, typical of this issue. A rare historical artifact, it links the Turkoman dynasties with Saladin’s era and is an exceptional piece for collectors of Islamic and medieval numismatics.

Key Features:

• Genuine Islamic AE dirham (bronze alloy) from the Artuqid Dynasty of Mardin
• Minted under Husam al-Din Yuluq Arslan between AH 580-597 / 1184-1200 AD
• Obverse with diademed bust left and crowned bust facing, legend of Husam al-Din
• Reverse honors Salah ad-Din Yusuf ibn Ayyub (Saladin) with full inscriptions
• Catalogued as Album 1829.2 for scholarly reference
• Size: 21.98 mm
• Weight: 11.82 grams
• Historical medieval coin from the Crusader and Ayyubid era
• Rare artifact linking Turkoman dynasties to Saladin’s legacy
• Ideal for collectors of Islamic coins, medieval numismatics, and world history

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