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Dirham of Fakhr al-Din Qara Arslan (r. 1148–74): Victoria, after a gold coin of Constantine the Great (r. 307–337) issued at Siscia, Pannonia, Croatia is a coins Hisn Kayfa from Jazira|Turkey using copper measuring Diam. 1 3/16 in. (3 cm) Weight: 0.432oz. (12.242g) — now part of the Islamic Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About This Artwork

MediumCopper
DimensionsDiam. 1 3/16 in. (3 cm) Weight: 0.432oz. (12.242g)
ClassificationCoins
DepartmentIslamic Art
Credit LineAmerican Numismatic Society, New York (1917.216.891)

Historical Context

Geography

Origin: Hisn Kayfa, Jazira|Turkey. Flag of Turkey

Frequently Asked Questions

What department houses Dirham of Fakhr al-Din Qara Arslan (r. 1148–74): Victoria, after a gold coin of Constantine the Great (r. 307–337) issued at Siscia, Pannonia, Croatia?

Dirham of Fakhr al-Din Qara Arslan (r. 1148–74): Victoria, after a gold coin of Constantine the Great (r. 307–337) issued at Siscia, Pannonia, Croatia is housed in the Islamic Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

What material is Dirham of Fakhr al-Din Qara Arslan (r. 1148–74): Victoria, after a gold coin of Constantine the Great (r. 307–337) issued at Siscia, Pannonia, Croatia made from?

Dirham of Fakhr al-Din Qara Arslan (r. 1148–74): Victoria, after a gold coin of Constantine the Great (r. 307–337) issued at Siscia, Pannonia, Croatia is crafted from copper.

Where does Dirham of Fakhr al-Din Qara Arslan (r. 1148–74): Victoria, after a gold coin of Constantine the Great (r. 307–337) issued at Siscia, Pannonia, Croatia originate?

Dirham of Fakhr al-Din Qara Arslan (r. 1148–74): Victoria, after a gold coin of Constantine the Great (r. 307–337) issued at Siscia, Pannonia, Croatia originates from Jazira|Turkey.

Is Dirham of Fakhr al-Din Qara Arslan (r. 1148–74): Victoria, after a gold coin of Constantine the Great (r. 307–337) issued at Siscia, Pannonia, Croatia in the public domain?

Dirham of Fakhr al-Din Qara Arslan (r. 1148–74): Victoria, after a gold coin of Constantine the Great (r. 307–337) issued at Siscia, Pannonia, Croatia is not in the public domain; rights and reproduction restrictions may apply.

Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Last updated: April 2026

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