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½ Dirham - temp. Sulayman I Pasha / İbrahim Pasha ND
| Silver | 0.83 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | Beylik of Isfendiyar (Anatolian Beyliks) |
|---|---|
| Bey | Süleyman I Pasha (1309-1339) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1309-1341 |
| Value | ½ Dirham (7⁄20) |
| Currency | Dinar (1292-1461) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 0.83 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#154203 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Inside a double square inscribed in a circle, the titulature of the Ilkhan suzerain separated in two by a decorative element.
Script: Arabic
Lettering:
السلطان أبو سعيد
خلّد الله ملكه
Translation:
Al-Sultan Abu Sa'id
Khallada allah mulkahu
Comment
- Issued by Suleyman Bey I. of Candarid, citing Ilkhan ruler Abu Sa´id as overlord -Album C2221, Diler 556. (R)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during the reign of Sulayman I Pasha and İbrahim Pasha, who were prominent leaders of the Beylik of Isfendiyar, a Turkish beylik (principality) in Anatolia (modern-day Turkey) during the 14th century. The coin's design and inscriptions reflect the cultural and religious influences of the time, showcasing the blend of Islamic and Turkish traditions that characterized the Anatolian Beyliks.
