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Dirham - Abish bint Sa'd citing Ilkhan Arghun
| Silver | 2.54 g | 21 mm |
| Issuer | Atabegs of Fars (Greater Iran) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Abish bint Sa'd (1265-1285) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 683-688 (1284-1289) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 1 Dirham (0.7) |
| Currency | Dinar (628/632-1598) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 2.54 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#150113 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Legend in five lines.
Script: Arabic
Translation: Hakanu / Ariba / Argunu / Deledkeguluk / Sen
Edge
Plain.
Comment
"1929.5 AR Dirham, as #1929.2, citing Arghun, with reverse field in square, known dated 686 (sic)
R [Rare]
Coins of types #1929.2-1929.5 (except #1929.3A) closely resemble contemporary post-reform Ilkhan dirhams except for the addition of the name abish bint sa‘d beneath the kalima below the reverse field. All have mint & date in the reverse margin, except for a rare variant of #1929.4 which has Qur’an 61:13 in lieu of mint & date.
These four later types follow the contemporary Ilkhan 2.4-2.5g weight."
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of a Mongolian empress, Abish bint Sa'd, who was a powerful woman in the 13th century. She was the wife of Ilkhan Arghun, the Mongolian ruler of Persia, and played a significant role in the political and social life of the region during her time. The coin's design, which includes her image, is a unique representation of the cultural exchange and blending that occurred during the Mongolian Empire's expansion into the Middle East.
