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Dinar - Taghay Timur Type KB, Astarabad & Saveh
739 (1338) year| Gold | 7.2 g | - |
| Issuer | Ilkhanates of Western Khorasan |
|---|---|
| Khan | Togha Temür (1336-1353) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 739 (1338) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 1 Dinar (2) |
| Currency | Dinar (1256-1388) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 7.2 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#433873 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Script: Arabic
Edge
Rough
Comment
"M2233 AV dinar, design as type KB, known for Astarabad 739 and Saveh 739
RRR [Extremely Rare]
Tübingen 92-2-105, 4.19g (Astarabad), NY sale 23, lot 464, 7.06g (Saveh, with hard ‘s’ in mint name). Saveh is the mint furthest to the west that employed a Khorasanian type, known only for type KD in both gold and silver."
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued during the reign of Taghay Timur, who was a powerful Mongol emperor in the 14th century. He was known for his military campaigns and his efforts to unify the Mongol Empire, which had been fragmented after the death of Genghis Khan. The coin is a reflection of the rich cultural and economic heritage of the Ilkhanates of Western Khorasan, which was a region that was heavily influenced by both Mongol and Islamic traditions. The fact that it is made of gold and weighs 7.2 grams suggests that it was a valuable and highly sought-after coin during its time.
