Dirham - Arghun "hexagram with padshah Arghun" (Damghan) 684-688 (1284-1291) front Dirham - Arghun "hexagram with padshah Arghun" (Damghan) 684-688 (1284-1291) back
Dirham - Arghun "hexagram with padshah Arghun" (Damghan) 684-688 (1284-1291) photo
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Dirham - Arghun "hexagram with padshah Arghun" Damghan

 
Silver 2.7 g -
Description
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
References
Numista
N#423825
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Kalima in square

Script: Arabic

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique hexagram design with a padshah (king) Arghun at its center, which sets it apart from other coins of the Ilkhanate era.