© Cuthwellis
© Cuthwellis
2 Dirhams - "Ilkhan" Abu Sa'id Khan Type H
| Silver | 2.85 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | Ilkhanate |
|---|---|
| Khan | Abu Sa'id Bahadur (1316-1335) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 734-738 (1334-1338) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 2 Dirhams (1.4) |
| Currency | Dinar (1256-1388) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 2.85 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Thickness | 1 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#234918 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 85% |
Reverse
Kufi square (kufic murabba') Arabic calligraphy Kalima version.
Around 4 sides of the square, the names of the first four caliphs, known as the Rashidun, the "Rightly guided caliphs".
Script: Arabic (kufic)
Lettering:
لا اله الا الله محمد رسول الله
(La Ilah Illa Allah, Muhammad Rasul Allah)
ابو بكر , Abu Bakr
عمر , Omar
عثمان , Uthman
على , Ali
Translation: There is no God but Allah, Muhammad is the Messenger of Allah
Comment
Bilingual type with ruler's name in Uighur script.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued during the reign of Abu Sa'id Khan, who was the last Ilkhanid ruler and reigned from 1316 to 1335. During his reign, the Ilkhanate empire was facing significant challenges, including internal conflicts, external threats, and economic difficulties. Despite these challenges, the coinage of the Ilkhanate continued to be minted, and this particular coin is an example of that. The coin's design, which features the name and title of the ruler, as well as the date of minting, is a testament to the enduring legacy of the Ilkhanate empire.
