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Dirham of Nasir al-Din Artuq Arslan (r. 1200-1239)
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Islamic Art, Metropolitan Museum of Art New York NY, Bequest of Joseph H. Durkee 1898
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Obv.: In center of linear circle, ruler, nimbate seated cross-legged, in his left hand an orb; stars in upper left and upper right field.
Rev.: kufic legend.
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