Obverse © Islamic coins: volume 1
Obverse © Islamic coins: volume 1
Dinar - "Ilkhan" Gaykhatu Khan Post-Mongol Iran, Afghanistan and Central Asia ND
| Gold | 4.62 g | - |
| Issuer | Ilkhanate |
|---|---|
| Khan | Gaykhatu (1291-1295) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1291-1294 |
| Value | 1 Dinar (2) |
| Currency | Dinar (1256-1388) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 4.62 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#80689 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Script: Mongolian / Manchu
Lettering: hagan nu nereber erinchindorji deletgeguli sen arigu altan
Translation: In the name of the Khagan Erinchindorji minted in pure gold
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Ilkhanate coin is that it features an image of Gaykhatu Khan, who was the grandson of Genghis Khan and the fourth Khan of the Ilkhanate Empire. The coin was minted during his reign, which lasted from 1291 to 1294, and it is made of gold, weighing 4.62 grams. This coin is a rare and valuable artifact that provides a glimpse into the history and culture of the Ilkhanate Empire during that time period.
