2 Dinars - Sultan Husayn I (Sultaniya) ND (1374-1382) front 2 Dinars - Sultan Husayn I (Sultaniya) ND (1374-1382) back
2 Dinars - Sultan Husayn I (Sultaniya) ND (1374-1382) photo
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2 Dinars - Sultan Husayn I Sultaniya ND

 
Silver - 19 mm
Description
Issuer
Jalayirid Sultanate (Jalayirid dynasty)
Sultan
Sultan Husayn I (1374-1382)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1374-1382
Value
2 Dinars
Composition
Silver
Diameter
19 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#369197
Rarity index
97%

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued during a time of great turmoil and political instability in the Jalayirid Sultanate. Despite this, the coinage of Sultan Husayn I (Sultaniya) maintained a high level of quality and consistency, with the 2 Dinars coin being a prime example. The use of silver in its production also speaks to the wealth and resources available to the Jalayirid rulers at the time.