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Collections

Artuqids of Mardin and Mayyafariqin bronze dirhamsecond half of 12th century

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Bronze coin or medallion with Arabic script in concentric bands surrounding a central raised rosette or face motif, with verdigris patina
Bronze coin with green patina and copper-toned surfaces, featuring two facing figural busts in relief at center, raised Arabic inscription above, and a beaded border around the edge.
Title
Artuqids of Mardin and Mayyafariqin bronze dirham
Place Made
Anatolia
Date Made
second half of 12th century
Medium
Coin
Dimensions
Diameter: 1 1/4 in. (3.18 cm)
Credit Line
The Madina Collection of Islamic Art, gift of Camilla Chandler Frost
Accession Number
M.2002.1.429
Classification
Tools and Equipment
Collecting Area
Art of the Middle East: Islamic