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Dinar - Taghay Timur Type IB
| Gold | 4.9 g | - |
| Issuer | Ilkhanates of Western Khorasan |
|---|---|
| Khan | Togha Temür (1336-1353) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 741-743 (1340-1342) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 1 Dinar (2) |
| Currency | Dinar (1256-1388) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 4.9 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#433870 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Script: Arabic
Translation:
Field: lā ilāh illā Allāh / Muḥammad / rasūl Allāh
Sides: Abū Bakr / 'Umar / 'Uthmān / 'Alī
Edge
Rough
Comment
"L2233 AV dinar, design as type IB (#2237 in silver), Baghdad mint
RR [Very Rare]"
CoinArchives examples confirm that this type was also struck in Tustar (Shushtar).
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Dinar - Taghay Timur (Type IB) 741-743 (1340-1342) from Ilkhanates of Western Khorasan made of Gold weighing 4.9 g is that it features an intricate design that showcases the rich cultural heritage of the Ilkhanate Empire. The coin's obverse side features a stylized representation of the mythical creature, the Phoenix, surrounded by intricate floral patterns, while the reverse side bears the name of the ruler, Taghay Timur, in bold, cursive script. The coin's design reflects the artistic and cultural influences of the time, which blended elements of Mongolian, Persian, and Islamic traditions.
