© Leu Numismatik
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Dirham - Arghun Georgian Issue
| Silver | 2.40 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Ilkhanate |
|---|---|
| Khan | Arghun Khan (1284-1291) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 685-689 (1284-1291) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 1 Dirham (0.7) |
| Currency | Dinar (1256-1388) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 2.40 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#388736 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Script: Mongolian / Manchu
Translation: Hakanu / Ariba / Argunu / Deledkeguluk / Arghun
Comment
"2151.2 AR dirham, Georgian issue, cross at bottom of reverse field legend, after wahid
S [Scare]"
All were struck in Tiflis under Demetre II of Georgia. There are variations of obverse and reverse dies.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Dirham - Arghun (Georgian Issue) 685-689 (1284-1291) from Ilkhanate made of Silver weighing 2.40 g is that it features a unique blend of Islamic and Mongolian influences in its design. The coin's obverse side features Arabic script and the name of the Mongolian ruler, Arghun, while the reverse side features a stylized representation of a dragon, which was a symbol of the Ilkhanate Empire. This blend of cultures reflects the diverse influences that shaped the Ilkhanate Empire during its time.
