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½ Dirham - "Ilkhan" Hulagu Khan ND
| Silver | 1.25 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | Ilkhanate |
|---|---|
| Khan | Hulagu Khan (1255-1265) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1256-1265 |
| Value | ½ Dirham (0.35) |
| Currency | Dinar (1256-1388) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.25 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#150049 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Qaan
al-azam
hulagu ilkhan
al-muazzam
Edge
Rough
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ½ Dirham - "Ilkhan" Hulagu Khan ND (1256-1265) coin from Ilkhanate is that it features an image of Hulagu Khan, the founder of the Ilkhanate Empire, on one side, and a stylized representation of a dragon on the other. The dragon symbolizes the power and strength of the Mongol Empire, which the Ilkhanate was a part of. This coin was minted during Hulagu Khan's reign, which lasted from 1256 to 1265, and it was used as a standard circulation coin throughout the empire.
