Watch List notes:

Artuqids of Amid and Kayfa, Fakhr al-Din Qara Arslan (AH 543-570 / AD 1148-1174) Æ Dirham. NM, AH 559 = AD 1163. Crowned, bearded and draped Byzantine-style bust facing, AH date in Arabic above / Clean-shaven bust facing slightly left, name and title around. Album 1820.5; S/S-5. 9.85g, 25mm, 6h.

Near Extremely Fine. Very Rare.

From the inventory of a European dealer.