Islamic ArtCoinsA.H. 627 / A.D. 1229/1230Artwork Details
| Title | Dirham of Nasr al-Din Mahmud (r. 1219–34): Representation of the Moon as a Seated Figure Holding a Crescent Moon |
| Medium | Copper |
| Dimensions | Diam. 1 1/16 in. (2.7 cm) Weight: 0.267oz. (7.558g) |
| Classification | Coins |
| Department | Islamic Art |
| Date | A.H. 627 / A.D. 1229/1230 |
| Credit Line | American Numismatic Society, New York (1911.105.177) |
| Object Page | View at The Met |
Provenance
| City | Mosul |
| Country | Iraq|Jazira |
Artifacts from Mosul, Iraq|Jazira
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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 651204