Emirate of Sinjar Dirham - 'Imad al-din Zangi II, 590
Information
Country
Emirate of Sinjar
Emirate of Sinjar
Currency
Dinar
(1171 – 1220)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Æ Dirham
Year
590
Ruler
Imad al-Din Zengi II
(1171–1197)
Composition
Copper
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
13.68
Diameter (mm)
27
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Æ Dirham from Emirate of Sinjar. Issued in 590. Struck in Copper. Measures 27 mm and weighs 13.68 g.
- Obverse
- Within a beaded square inscribed in a beaded circle, the titulature of Amir Imad ad-Din Zengi quoting the Abbasid Caliph Al-Nasir. Inscription divided into four in the fields.
- Reverse
- Inside a beaded circle, the kalima; around the name of the workshop followed by the date in all letters.
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 590 (1194) | — | Nasibin (Nusaybin) |
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