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⅙ Dinar - Qabul Khan Badakhshan
769 (1368) yearSilver | 1.16 g | 19 mm |
Issuer | Chagatai Khanate |
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Khan | Qabul Khan (1366-1368) |
Type | Standard circulation coin |
Year | 769 (1368) |
Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
Value | 1 Dirham (⅙) |
Currency | Dinar (1225-1680) |
Composition | Silver |
Weight | 1.16 g |
Diameter | 19 mm |
Shape | Round (irregular) |
Technique | Hammered |
Demonetized | Yes |
Updated | 2024-10-06 |
Numista | N#388774 |
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Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Script: Arabic
Edge
Plain.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ⅙ Dinar - Qabul Khan (Badakhshan) coin from the Chagatai Khanate is that during its time, the Chagatai Khanate was known for its promotion of trade across the Silk Road, which facilitated the exchange of not only goods but also cultural and technological innovations between East and West. This coin, made of silver and weighing 1.16 g, reflects the economic practices of the khanate, where silver coins were widely used as a medium of exchange, contributing to the region's economic stability and integration into broader trade networks.