1174-1185 Artuqids of Kayfa AE Dirham VF AH570-581 Nur al-Din Muhammad A-1821.3 1174-1185 (AH 570-581) Artuqids of Kayfa AE Dirham CoinIssued under the rule of Nur al-Din Muhammad, member of the Artuqid DynastyThe Artquids or Artuqid dynasty (sometimes also spelled as Artukid, Ortoqid or Ortokid) was a Turkmen dynasty that ruled in Eastern Anatolia, Northern Syria and Northern Iraq in the eleventh and twelfth centuriesObverse features a Seleucid-style diademed bust, leftThe Seleucid Empire was a major center of Hellenistic culture that maintained the preeminence of Greek customs where a Greek-Macedonian political elite dominated, mostly in the urban areasReverse depicts six lines of Arabic inscriptionIncludes name and titles of Nur al-Din Muhammad and Abbasid caliphMinted in KayfaStruck from copper or bronzeDiameter: 30 mm (at widest point)Weight: 13.3 gramsCondition: Ungraded; expected to grade as Very Fine (VF)Catalog number: S.Album#1823.3, S&S#11*Expected grades are approximate. Free US Shipping with Insurance Included:All items are professionally packaged and shipped. All shipments include insurance and delivery confirmation or signature confirmation. Local Pick-up is available in our showroom. (Contact us for payment methods to pay on pickup.) International Shipping:Worldwide shipping at buyer's expense. *The customs requirements for each country, including all import duties, taxes, and fees are the responsibility of the buyer. All international packages will have the required customs declaration and value of order. California Buyers:9% sales tax will be added. If you spend the equivalent of $1,500.00 or more on coins or bullion, those items are tax-free! Returns Policy:Your continuing satisfaction is very important to us. We offer a 30 day money back return policy. If you are unhappy with your purchase for any reason, please notify us so that we can begin the returns process. All items must be returned in the same condition that it was received. Please note that the buyer is responsible for return shipping and a 20% restocking fee may apply. About Us:As one of the largest Coin & Jewelry Companies on the west coast, and also one of the best gold buyers, Continental has been the destination for coins, jewelry, fine art and collectible buyers and sellers for over 45 years.Whether you’re looking to buy items or interested in selling gold and silver for cash, sell coins, or a variety of other collectibles, we are here to help. All items for sale are available for viewing at our Southern California showroom. We would like to thank all of our loyal customers for their continued support.If you have any questions, comments or concerns, please click "Ask a question" below, and we will respond as soon as possible. Thank you. Continental Coin and Jewelry Company Web Department:Monday – Friday, from 10:30am – 6:00pm PST Visit Our eBay Store: Continental Coin and Jewelry Reference Item # ANC-1266JBC 12/9/14