Flag of IraqIslamic ArtCoinsA.H. 567 / A.D. 1171–1172

Dirham of Sayf al-Din Ghazi II (r. 1170–80): Winged Figures Above a Three-Quarter-View Portrait is a coins Mosul from Jazira|Iraq created in A.H. 567 / A.D. 1171–1172 using copper measuring Diam: 1 1/8 in. (2.85 cm) 11.977 grams: 0.4oz. — now part of the Islamic Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About This Artwork

MediumCopper
DimensionsDiam: 1 1/8 in. (2.85 cm) 11.977 grams: 0.4oz.
ClassificationCoins
DepartmentIslamic Art
Credit LineAmerican Numismatic Society, New York (1917.215.1003)
DateA.H. 567 / A.D. 1171–1172

Historical Context

Geography

Origin: Mosul, Jazira|Iraq. Flag of Iraq

Frequently Asked Questions

What department houses Dirham of Sayf al-Din Ghazi II (r. 1170–80): Winged Figures Above a Three-Quarter-View Portrait?

Dirham of Sayf al-Din Ghazi II (r. 1170–80): Winged Figures Above a Three-Quarter-View Portrait is housed in the Islamic Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

When was Dirham of Sayf al-Din Ghazi II (r. 1170–80): Winged Figures Above a Three-Quarter-View Portrait created?

Dirham of Sayf al-Din Ghazi II (r. 1170–80): Winged Figures Above a Three-Quarter-View Portrait dates to A.H. 567 / A.D. 1171–1172.

What material is Dirham of Sayf al-Din Ghazi II (r. 1170–80): Winged Figures Above a Three-Quarter-View Portrait made from?

Dirham of Sayf al-Din Ghazi II (r. 1170–80): Winged Figures Above a Three-Quarter-View Portrait is crafted from copper.

Where does Dirham of Sayf al-Din Ghazi II (r. 1170–80): Winged Figures Above a Three-Quarter-View Portrait originate?

Dirham of Sayf al-Din Ghazi II (r. 1170–80): Winged Figures Above a Three-Quarter-View Portrait originates from Jazira|Iraq.

Is Dirham of Sayf al-Din Ghazi II (r. 1170–80): Winged Figures Above a Three-Quarter-View Portrait in the public domain?

Dirham of Sayf al-Din Ghazi II (r. 1170–80): Winged Figures Above a Three-Quarter-View Portrait 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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