1154-1176
The coin belongs to the Artuqid ruler of Mardin and Mayyafariqin (in present day Southeastern Turkey) who ruled between 1154-1176 (H. 548-572). Several Artuqid rulers used Byzantine and Hellensitik coin types. Obv.: Two, diademed male busts in profile, facing each other (Gemini). Dot or star between. Nashki script. Rev.: Virgin Mary crowning Byzantine emperor.
14.77 g
Bronze
1st century CERoman Imperialsilver (plated)
1st century BCERoman RepublicanSilver
5th century BCEGreekBronze
3rd-1st century BCEGreekSilver
4th century BCEGreekSilver
10th centuryByzantineBronze
7th centuryByzantineGold
11th centuryByzantineGold
8th centuryByzantinebronze
3rd century BCEItalicBronze
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