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⅙ Dinar - Ali Sultan Otrar
741 (1340) year| Silver | 1.24 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | Chagatai Khanate |
|---|---|
| Khan | Ali Sultan (1340) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 741 (1340) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 1 Dirham (⅙) |
| Currency | Dinar (1225-1680) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.24 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#388773 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Script: Arabic
Edge
Plain.
Interesting fact
The ⅙ Dinar coin from the Chagatai Khanate, minted in 741 AH (1340 CE), is notable for its role in the extensive trade networks of the Mongol Empire, where it facilitated commerce across vast regions, including Central Asia and beyond. This coin reflects the historical significance of silver currency during a period when silver was becoming a dominant medium of exchange throughout Eurasia, influenced by the Mongol expansion and trade routes like the Silk Road.
