Dinar - ‘Ala al-din Muhammad "Muhammad II of Khwarezm" (small flan) ND (1200-1220) front Dinar - ‘Ala al-din Muhammad "Muhammad II of Khwarezm" (small flan) ND (1200-1220) back
Dinar - ‘Ala al-din Muhammad "Muhammad II of Khwarezm" (small flan) ND (1200-1220) photo
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Dinar - ‘Ala al-din Muhammad "Muhammad II of Khwarezm" small flan ND

 
Gold 3.31 g 25 mm
Description
Issuer
Khwarezmian Empire (Khwarezmian dynasties)
Shah
Muhammad II (1200-1220)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1200-1220
Value
1 Dinar (2)
Currency
Dinar (1077-1231)
Composition
Gold
Weight
3.31 g
Diameter
25 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#85403
Rarity index
95%

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued during the reign of Muhammad II of Khwarezm, who was known for his military campaigns and territorial expansion, which led to the Khwarezmian Empire becoming one of the largest empires in the Islamic world at that time.