Najm al-Din Alpi Æ Dirham — Gemini / Virgo Zodiac Type

Own a Zodiac Dirham of Najm al-Din Alpi

A fascinating medieval bronze dirham featuring zodiac imagery from the Artuqid rulers of Mardin.

Najm al-Din Alpi Æ Dirham, Gemini / Virgo Zodiac Type

$250.00

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🏛 Struck during the medieval Islamic period nearly 900 years ago
⭐ Features rare zodiac imagery tied to Gemini and Virgo
🌍 A remarkable blend of Islamic, Greek, and astrological artistic traditions

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Why This Coin Matters

Najm al-Din Alpi ruled the Artuqid emirate of Mardin from 1152-1176 AD during the age of the Crusades and the flourishing of medieval Islamic culture in the Near East.

The Artuqids became famous for producing some of the most visually distinctive coins of the medieval world, often blending Islamic calligraphy with imagery inspired by ancient Greek, Roman, and astrological traditions.

This remarkable bronze dirham belongs to the famous zodiac series associated with Gemini and Virgo, part of a fascinating medieval artistic tradition linking celestial symbolism with rulership, fate, and cosmic order.

Coins like this reflect the incredible cultural crossroads of the medieval Near East, where Islamic, Byzantine, Persian, and classical influences merged into unique works of art.

Unlike many medieval Islamic coins consisting solely of inscriptions, Artuqid issues frequently featured human figures, zodiac imagery, and symbolic designs rarely seen elsewhere in Islamic coinage.

Today, these zodiac dirhams are highly collectible for their rarity, artistic appeal, and unusual connection between astrology and medieval Islamic art.

This coin is more than medieval currency, it is a miniature celestial artwork from one of history’s great cultural crossroads.

Perfect for:

• Medieval Islamic coin collectors
• Zodiac and astrology enthusiasts
• Collectors of unusual historical coinage
• Anyone seeking a visually striking and historically unique artifact

What You’ll Receive

• The exact bronze Æ dirham shown
• Authentic medieval Islamic coin of Najm al-Din Alpi
• Features the famous Gemini / Virgo zodiac type
• Approximately 850-900 years old

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