Husam al-Din Yuluq Arslan (r.1184–1204) was an Artuqid dynasty ruler of the regions of Mardin and Mayyafariqin.
His coinage displays an armoured Turk ruler holding a severed head in his left hand.
[2] The obverse acknowledges the religious affiliation to the Abbasid caliph.
[2][3][4] He was succeeded by his son Artuq Arslan.
Coinage of Husam al-Din Yuluq Arslan (1184–1200) probably Mardin mint. Dated AH 596 (1199-1200 CE).
Obverse:
Turk, in military outfit and cross legged, seated facing, holding severed head and raised sword; name and title of
Nur al-Din Arslan Shah
to left; ornamental scrollwork in exergue.
Reverse:
Name and titles of
Abbasid
caliph in three lines; names and titles of Ayyubid overlord in inner margin; name of Husam al-Din Yuluq Arslan and AH date in outer margin.
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Coinage of Husam al-Din Yuluq Arslan. AH 580-597 (AD 1184-1200) Dated AH 582 (AD 1186-7). Diademed and draped half-length facing male bust.
