1152 AD - 1176 AD |
Dirham AE 32 |
SHH 2998 |
Parameter Obverse Reverse Notes Reference Acquired |
14.54 g 31.4-32.6 mm 2.1
eqmm 7:00 o'clock EF σmax(SigmaTest, 240 Hz) = obv. 17.6, rev. 18.1 MS/m Two diademed male heads, turned slightly away from each other; kufic legend around containing the Kalimah above and below, and the name and title of the Abbasid Caliph to right and left; all within border of dots. Youthful female head facing with six curles, within inner circle of dots, interrupted by the neck; inscription in Nashki around, containing two laqabs and ism of Alpi and his pedigree back three generations; all within outer border of dots. ? Album 1827.5; Spengler & Sayles I 30 Mallon-McCorgray Tom K., Grifterec, The Coins and History of Asia 16.3.2008 |