Lot 242: ARTUQIDS of MARDIN; Ghazi II (son of Alpi). Æ Dirham

AUCTION: Pars Coins (Auction 361)

Description

ARTUQIDS of MARDIN; Ghazi II (son of Alpi). 575-580 AH(1180-1185 AD). Æ Dirham (13.32 gm; 31 mm). Obverse: bust right looking upward toward heaven in square, counter clock wise right side of square; “ben Artuq”, top; “ben Alpi”, left; “ibn Il-Ghazi, bottom” Tamurtash” Reverse: top line: Il Ghazi, l’mwlana al salik, al adel, Qotb-aldin, malek al omara, Shah, Diyarbakr. Tabatabai/Vasiq 579-p578; Spengler & Sayles 31.1. Dark brown-green patina. Nicely centered. Choice EF. Extremely rare so well struck.

Lot Details

Offered By: Pars Coins
Lot #: 242
Listing #: 236384
Closed: Monday, May 10, 2021 5:20:20 PM CT
Estimate: $250

Sold Winning Bid: $155
2 Bid(s)

Description

Lot Details

Offered By: Pars Coins
Lot #: 242
Listing #: 236384
Closed: Monday, May 10, 2021 5:20:20 PM CT
Estimate: $250