Dirham - Arghun Georgian Issue; nothing after name
| 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#415599 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
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 this coin is that it was issued during the reign of Arghun, who was the first Mongol ruler to convert to Islam. This coin, which features an inscription in Arabic, reflects the religious shift of the Ilkhanate Empire during Arghun's rule.
