ARTUQIDS OF MARDIN: Yuluq Arslan, 1184-1201, AE dirham (16.39g), NM, AH582, A-1829.1, SS-33.3, diademed bust facing, no stars flanking the bust, fantastic style and glorious patination, one of the finest examples of this type we have seen, choice EF. Citing Salah al-Din Yusuf ("Saladin") as overlord, first issue of Mardin to cite the Ayyubid.
Estimate: 240-350 USD