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Dirham - Arghun "hexagram with Arghun al-'adil or Arghun 'adil" Damghan
| Silver | 2.7 g | - |
| Issuer | Ilkhanate |
|---|---|
| Khan | Arghun Khan (1284-1291) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 684-688 (1284-1291) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 1 Dirham (0.7) |
| Currency | Dinar (1256-1388) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 2.7 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#423818 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Kalima in square, year below
Script: Arabic
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique hexagram design, which is a six-pointed star formed by the combination of two triangles. This hexagram is believed to represent the harmony and balance between the two triangles, and it is said to have been used as a symbol of the Ilkhanate dynasty during the reign of Arghun Khan. The use of this symbol on the coinage of the time was a way to promote the ideals of unity and stability in the region.
