Sale: CNG 73, Lot: 1114. Estimate $200.  Closing Date: Wednesday, 13 September 2006.  Sold For $350. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

ISLAMIC DYNASTIES, Artuqids of Mardin. Nasir al-Din Artuq Arslan. 1201-1239. Æ Dirhem (9.26 g, 8h). Mardin mint. Dated 634 (1236/1237). Facing male bust (Sun) / Five-line legend in squarish Kufic with three stars between second and third lines. S&S Type 47.3; Album 1830.10. Good VF, dark brown patina, wonderful earthen highlights with spots of green on reverse.

From the Henry Chitwood Collection.