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Coin of Nasir al-Din Artuq Arslan

Coin of Nasir al-Din Artuq Arslan

r. 1201-1239

Nasir al-Din Artuq Arslan

Turkish

The coin is dated 599 H. (1202-1203). Obv.: Crowned centaur-archer running to right, with bow aimed at dragon emerging from the centaur's tail. Rev.: Arabic Legend.

Bronze

Artuqids of Mardin period

Coins