6 Dirhams - "Ilkhan" Abu Sa'id Khan (Type C) ND (1316-1335) front 6 Dirhams - "Ilkhan" Abu Sa'id Khan (Type C) ND (1316-1335) back
6 Dirhams - "Ilkhan" Abu Sa'id Khan (Type C) ND (1316-1335) photo
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6 Dirhams - "Ilkhan" Abu Sa'id Khan Type C ND

 
Silver 10.78 g 26 mm
Description
Issuer
Ilkhanate
Khan
Abu Sa'id Bahadur (1316-1335)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1316-1335
Value
6 Dirhams (4.2)
Currency
Dinar (1256-1388)
Composition
Silver
Weight
10.78 g
Diameter
26 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#77208
Rarity index
93%

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, Abu Sa'id Khan was able to maintain the empire's stability and issue coins like this one, which demonstrate the empire's continued economic and cultural vitality.