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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 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

MediumCopper
DimensionsDiam: 1 1/4 in. (3.16 cm) Weight: 0.573oz. (16.26g)
ClassificationCoins
DepartmentIslamic Art
Credit LineAmerican Numismatic Society, New York (1917.215.1072)

Historical Context

Geography

Origin: Mardin, Turkey|Turkey. Flag of 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.

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

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