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2 Dirhams - Abu Sa'id Type D
| Silver | 3.3 g | 21 mm |
| Issuer | Ilkhanate |
|---|---|
| Khan | Abu Sa'id Bahadur (1316-1335) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 722-724 (1322-1325) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 2 Dirhams (1.4) |
| Currency | Dinar (1256-1388) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.3 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#350791 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Abu Sa'id's titulature within a lightly pointed pentagon, surrounded by date.
Script: Arabic
Translation:
Field: ḍuriba fī ayyā/m dawla al-sulṭān al-aʿẓam / Abū Saʿīd Bahādur Khān / khallada Allāh Mulkahū
Margin: sana ithnayn wa ʿishrīn wa sabʿa miʾa
Field: Struck in the days of the state of the Supreme Sultan Abu Saʿid Bahadur Khan. May Allah perpetuate his kingdom.
Margin: [Struck] in the year 722.
Comment
"2204 AR 2 dirhams (3.60g), type D
A [Abundant]"
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 2 Dirhams - Abu Sa'id (Type D) 722-724 (1322-1325) coin from Ilkhanate is that it features a unique blend of Islamic and Mongolian influences in its design. The coin's obverse side features the name of the Mongolian emperor, Abu Sa'id, in Persian script, while the reverse side features a stylized representation of a Mongolian warrior on horseback, surrounded by intricate floral patterns. This blend of cultures reflects the rich history of the Ilkhanate Empire, which was founded by the Mongols in the 13th century and went on to become a major center of power and influence in the Middle East and Central Asia.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1322-1325) | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 2 Dirhams - Abu Sa'id (Type D) 722-724 (1322-1325) coin.
