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
5th centuryRomanGold
11th centuryByzantineGold
1st century BCECelticBronze
3rd century CERoman ProvincialBronze
6th centuryByzantineElectrum
13th centuryByzantineBronze
8th centuryByzantineSilver
SasanianSilver
4th-3rd century BCEGreekBronze
2nd century BCEGreekGold
11th centuryByzantineBronze
3rd century CERoman Provincial