Artuqids of Mardin, Najm al-Din Alpi Æ Dirham. AH 560-566 / AD 1165-1172. Two diademed male heads facing slightly; Kalima above and below, citing the Abbasid caliph to right and left / Female head facing; name and titles around. Album 1827.5; S/S Type 30.1. 13.94g, 35mm, 6h.
Extremely Fine; attractive dark patina.
From the Marnix Collection;
Ex Classical Numismatic Group, Mail Bid Sale 84, 5 May 2010, lot 1678.