2 Dirhams - "Ilkhan" Sulayman ("Eye Shape") 739-743 (1339-1343) front 2 Dirhams - "Ilkhan" Sulayman ("Eye Shape") 739-743 (1339-1343) back
2 Dirhams - "Ilkhan" Sulayman ("Eye Shape") 739-743 (1339-1343) photo
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2 Dirhams - "Ilkhan" Sulayman "Eye Shape"

 
Silver 1.4 g 16 mm
Description
Issuer
Chupanid puppet state of Ilkhanate
Khan
Sulayman (1339-1346)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
739-743 (1339-1343)
Calendar
Islamic (Hijri)
Value
2 Dirhams (1.4)
Currency
Dinar (1256-1388)
Composition
Silver
Weight
1.4 g
Diameter
16 mm
Thickness
1.1 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#153005
Rarity index
86%

Reverse

Legend in arabic and uyghur. In the middle is eye-shape frame. The name of the Khan in mongolian

Comment

Chobanid puppet, recognized by the Sarbadars 1341–1343

"2254 AR 2 dirhams, type D - A [Abundant]
The name Sulayman is always in Uighur (all denominations)."

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during the reign of Sulayman, also known as "Ilkhan" Sulayman, who was the puppet ruler of the Chupanid puppet state of Ilkhanate. The coin features an "eye-shape" design, which was a common feature of coins minted during this time period. Additionally, the coin is made of silver and weighs 1.4 grams, which was a standard weight for coins of this denomination during the Ilkhanate period.