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⅙ Dinar - Muhammad Shah ND
| Silver | 1.07 g | - |
| Issuer | Shahs of Badakhshan (Chagatai Khanate) |
|---|---|
| Shah | Muhammad Shah (circa 1380-1389) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1380-1389 |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.07 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#388788 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Script: Arabic
Edge
Plain.
Interesting fact
The Muhammad Shah ND (1380-1389) ⅙ Dinar coin from Shahs of Badakhshan (Chagatai Khanate) is interesting because it was made during a time of political instability and cultural exchange in the region. The Chagatai Khanate was a Mongol khanate that ruled over parts of Central Asia, and the Shahs of Badakhshan were a local dynasty that ruled over the Badakhshan region in what is now northeastern Afghanistan. The coin's design and inscriptions reflect the blending of Mongol and Islamic influences, with the obverse featuring a stylized representation of the Mongol emblem, the "soyombo," and the reverse bearing an inscription in Persian that reads, "Muhammad Shah, Shah of Badakhshan." This coin is a unique example of the cultural exchange and hybridity that characterized the history of this region during this time period.