Islamic ArtCoinsDirham of Najm al-Alpi (r. 1152–76): Obverse: Virgin Mary Crowning the Byzantine Emperor Romanos III (r. 1028–34, after a gold coin); reverse: Facing Portraits of the Seleucid Emperor Antiochus VII (r. 138–129 b.c., after a silver coin) is a coins Mardin from Turkey|Turkey using copper measuring Diam: 1 1/4 in. (3.16 cm) Weight: 0.573oz. (16.26g) — now part of the Islamic Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
About This Artwork
| Medium | Copper |
| Dimensions | Diam: 1 1/4 in. (3.16 cm) Weight: 0.573oz. (16.26g) |
| Classification | Coins |
| Department | Islamic Art |
| Credit Line | American Numismatic Society, New York (1917.215.1072) |
Historical Context
Geography
Origin: Mardin, Turkey|Turkey. 
Frequently Asked Questions
What department houses Dirham of Najm al-Alpi (r. 1152–76): Obverse: Virgin Mary Crowning the Byzantine Emperor Romanos III (r. 1028–34, after a gold coin); reverse: Facing Portraits of the Seleucid Emperor Antiochus VII (r. 138–129 b.c., after a silver coin)?
Dirham of Najm al-Alpi (r. 1152–76): Obverse: Virgin Mary Crowning the Byzantine Emperor Romanos III (r. 1028–34, after a gold coin); reverse: Facing Portraits of the Seleucid Emperor Antiochus VII (r. 138–129 b.c., after a silver coin) is housed in the Islamic Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
What material is Dirham of Najm al-Alpi (r. 1152–76): Obverse: Virgin Mary Crowning the Byzantine Emperor Romanos III (r. 1028–34, after a gold coin); reverse: Facing Portraits of the Seleucid Emperor Antiochus VII (r. 138–129 b.c., after a silver coin) made from?
Dirham of Najm al-Alpi (r. 1152–76): Obverse: Virgin Mary Crowning the Byzantine Emperor Romanos III (r. 1028–34, after a gold coin); reverse: Facing Portraits of the Seleucid Emperor Antiochus VII (r. 138–129 b.c., after a silver coin) is crafted from copper.
Where does Dirham of Najm al-Alpi (r. 1152–76): Obverse: Virgin Mary Crowning the Byzantine Emperor Romanos III (r. 1028–34, after a gold coin); reverse: Facing Portraits of the Seleucid Emperor Antiochus VII (r. 138–129 b.c., after a silver coin) originate?
Dirham of Najm al-Alpi (r. 1152–76): Obverse: Virgin Mary Crowning the Byzantine Emperor Romanos III (r. 1028–34, after a gold coin); reverse: Facing Portraits of the Seleucid Emperor Antiochus VII (r. 138–129 b.c., after a silver coin) originates from Turkey|Turkey.
Is Dirham of Najm al-Alpi (r. 1152–76): Obverse: Virgin Mary Crowning the Byzantine Emperor Romanos III (r. 1028–34, after a gold coin); reverse: Facing Portraits of the Seleucid Emperor Antiochus VII (r. 138–129 b.c., after a silver coin) in the public domain?
Dirham of Najm al-Alpi (r. 1152–76): Obverse: Virgin Mary Crowning the Byzantine Emperor Romanos III (r. 1028–34, after a gold coin); reverse: Facing Portraits of the Seleucid Emperor Antiochus VII (r. 138–129 b.c., after a silver coin) is not in the public domain; rights and reproduction restrictions may apply.