Dirham - ‘Ala al-din Muhammad "Muhammad II of Khwarezm" ND
| Silver | 4.08 g | - |
| Issuer | Khwarezmian Empire (Khwarezmian dynasties) |
|---|---|
| Shah | Muhammad II (1200-1220) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1200-1220 |
| Value | 1 Dirham (0.7) |
| Currency | Dinar (1077-1231) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 4.08 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#137705 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
In the Hexagon: Upmarket Farwan. Title and name of the regent. Outside in the segments: Mint and Dating.
Edge
Weaknesses on the edge
Comment
Reference: Sylloge Numorum Arabicorum: Tübingen XIVd 794-796Ala ad-Din Muhammad II (Persian: علاءالدین محمد خوارزمشاه; full name: Ala ad-Dunya wa ad-Din Abul-Fath Muhammad Sanjar ibn Tekish) was the Shah of the Khwarezmian Empire from 1200 to 1220. His ancestor was a Turkic slave who eventually became a viceroy of a small province named Khwarizm.[citation needed] He is perhaps best known for inciting the Mongol invasion of Khwarezmia, which resulted in the utter destruction of his empire.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued during the reign of Muhammad II of Khwarezm, who was known for his military campaigns and territorial expansion, which led to the Khwarezmian Empire becoming one of the largest empires in the Islamic world at that time.
