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Dinar - Taghay Timur Local Type, as Type H of Abu Sa'id
737 (1337) year| Gold | 7.35 g | - |
| Issuer | Ilkhanates of Western Khorasan |
|---|---|
| Khan | Togha Temür (1336-1353) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 737 (1337) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 1 Dinar (2) |
| Currency | Dinar (1256-1388) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 7.35 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#433876 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Script: Arabic
Edge
Rough
Comment
The only reported example of this specific type was sold on:
Heritage Auctions: Weekly Auction 232224, Lot 63498 (16 Jun 2022)
“Ilkhanid. Taghay Timur (AH 737-754 / AD 1336-1353) gold Dinar AH 737 (AD 1336/1337) AU53 NGC, Sultaniya mint, A-Unl., BMC (Mongols)-Unl., Diler-Unl. 7.35gm.
Metal: Gold”
This coin is also Zeno #296327, NGC #6324383-013.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued during the reign of Abu Sa'id Bahadur Khan, who was the last Mongol ruler of the Ilkhanate dynasty in Persia. The coin features the name of the ruler and the date of issue in both Mongolian and Persian, reflecting the multicultural nature of the Ilkhanate Empire. Additionally, the coin's gold content and weight of 7.35 grams make it a valuable and rare collector's item for numismatists.
