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Dinar - Taghay Timur Type KA, Amul
752 (1351) year| Gold | 4.22 g | - |
| Issuer | Ilkhanates of Western Khorasan |
|---|---|
| Khan | Togha Temür (1336-1353) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 752 (1351) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 1 Dinar (2) |
| Currency | Dinar (1256-1388) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 4.22 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#433869 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Script: Arabic
Edge
Rough
Comment
"O2234 AV dinar, design type KA, as used at the Amul mint, with ruler's name in Arabic
RRR [Extremely Rare]"
The only reported example of this specific type was sold on:
SARC Auction 35, Lot 1461 (13 Sep 2019)
“very clear date, VF-EF … While the silver coins of Amul of this type are common, this is the first example in gold that we have seen - there are none on CoinArchives, and none in silver dated after 746.”
This specific coin is also Zeno #289685.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Dinar - Taghay Timur (Type KA, Amul) 752 (1351) from Ilkhanates of Western Khorasan is that it features an intricate design that includes a stylized depiction of a lion, which was a symbol of power and strength in the Ilkhanate Empire.
