© سامعی (CC BY)
© سامعی (CC BY)
2 Dinar - "Ilkhan" Uljaytu Khan Type B
709 (1310) year| Gold | 16.76 g |
| Issuer | Ilkhanate |
|---|---|
| Khan | Uljaytu (1304-1316) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 709 (1310) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 1 Dinar (2) |
| Currency | Dinar (1256-1388) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 16.76 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#162861 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Lettering:
ضرب فی ....
السلطان الاعظم مالک الامم اولجایتو سلطان غیاث الدنیا و الدین خدابنده محمد خلد الله ملکه
لله الامر من قبل و من بعد
ضرب مدینه السلام بغداد
Translation:
Al-Sultan Al-A'zam, Owner of Al-Amm Olajito Sultan Ghiyas Al-Daniya, and Udin Khodabandeh, Mohammad Khaldallah Queen
Come on before me and me later
Multiplying Medina ashl al-Baghdad
Edge
Plain
Comment
Son of the fourth Ilkhan Arghoun and a Nestorian princess, Uljaytu receives baptism. However, he converted to Shi'ite Islam under the influence of one of his wives and Shi'ism the official religion of Persia. This extremely rare multiple struck in Baghdad is a witness of the ilkhan art at its peak. This is likely to be a presentation piece intended to be offered to high dignitaries or to be hoarded in the Khan's Reserves.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued during the reign of Uljaytu Khan, also known as Muhammad Khodabandeh, who was the eighth Mongol Emperor and the first Mongol Shah of Persia. He ruled from 1304 to 1316 and was known for his military campaigns and administrative reforms. The coin's design and inscriptions reflect the cultural and religious influences of the time, showcasing a blend of Mongol and Islamic traditions.
