Ayyubid Emirate of Aleppo Dirham - al-Nasir Yusuf - "al-Nasir Yusuf II", 648 – 656
Damascus
Information
Country
Ayyubid Emirate of Aleppo
Ayyubid Emirate of Aleppo
Currency
Dinar
(1174 – 1260)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
AR Dirham
Year
648 – 656
Ruler
An-Nasir Yusuf
(1236–1260)
Composition
Silver (.700)
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
2.9
Diameter (mm)
22.8
Demonetized
Yes
Description
AR Dirham from Ayyubid Emirate of Aleppo. Issued from 648 to 656. Struck in Silver (.700). Measures 22.8 mm and weighs 2.9 g.
- Obverse
- 'Square in circle" type. Kalima around square. Caliph's name (al-Nasir) and titles.
- Reverse
- Bismillah around square including mint and date. Inside square: "The defending king, Honour of the world and of the faith". (second part is Saladin's laqab)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 656 (1258) | — | Damascus | ||
| 654 (1256) | — | Damascus | ||
| 653 (1255) | — | Damascus | ||
| 651 (1254) | — | Damascus | ||
| 649 (1252) | — | Damascus | ||
| 648 (1251) | — | Damascus |
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