763GR2Z) Artuqids of Mardin. Husam al-Din Yuluq Arslan. 1184-1201 AD. AE Dirhem MOURNING OF SALADIN.
Artuqids of Mardin. Husam al-Din Yuluq Arslan. 1184-1201 AD. AE Dirhem; (32 mm, 13.22 gms). MARDIN, Dated AH 589. Three standing figures around central seated figure (death of Saladin) or lamentation scene/ Legend in five lines. S/S 35.1; Edhem 56. Album 1829.3 FINE+ / VF.
Obv.: Four full-length figures in different postures: one in the center, with veiled head and draped in a long robe, seated toward the left in an attitude of dejection with head turned to the front; second standing behind, face in profile to the left, right arm raised pointing upward , the third standing on the right facing forward, clothed in loose garments tied at the waist, arms hanging downwards; the fourth standing on the left, similarly clothed, arms half raised; all within a beaded circle. no legend.
Rev.: Legend in late Kufic in center within a solid circle, surrounded by a circular marginal legend read from the inside and starting at 1:30 o'clock, all within a beaded circle. 4-lines central legend and mariginal legend with date.