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Collections

Silver Dirhamsecond half of 12th century

Not on view
Silver coin with raised Arabic-script inscription across the face, worn surface with patches of teal-green verdigris corrosion
Silver coin with irregular edge, bearing raised Arabic script across the face, bordered by a dotted rim; surface shows patchy green oxidation and wear.
Title
Silver Dirham
Culture
Ayyubid
Place Made
Syria
Date Made
second half of 12th century
Medium
Coin
Dimensions
Diameter: 3/4 in. (1.91 cm)
Credit Line
The Madina Collection of Islamic Art, gift of Camilla Chandler Frost
Accession Number
M.2002.1.427
Classification
Tools and Equipment
Collecting Area
Art of the Middle East: Islamic