ARTUQIDS OF MARDIN: Yuluq Arslan, 1184-1201, AE dirham (10.37g), NM, AH584, A-1829.1, SS-33.5, diademed bust facing, no stars flanking the bust, fantastic style and glorious patination, one of the finest examples of this type we have seen, scarce date, choice EF. Citing Salah al-Din Yusuf ("Saladin") as overlord, first issue of Mardin to cite the Ayyubid.
Estimate: 240-350 USD