© Stephen Album Rare Coins
© Stephen Album Rare Coins
Dirham - Buqa "Tuqa" Timur Khwarizm
687 (1288) year| Silver | 2.21 g | - |
| Issuer | Chagatai Khanate |
|---|---|
| Khan | Buqa "Tuqa" Temür (circa 1272-1291) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 687 (1288) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 1 Dirham (⅙) |
| Currency | Dinar (1225-1680) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 2.21 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#388765 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Script: Arabic
Edge
Plain.
Comment
Stephen Album, Zeno, and auction houses all tend to list the ruler as being “Tuqa Timur”, however, that ruler was actually Juchid rather than Chagatai. Based on where they list this ruler from, the descriptions, and the reign range, this “Tuqa Timur” would actually be Buqa Timur.
Interesting fact
This coin was minted during the reign of Buqa Tuqa Timur, who ruled over the Chagatai Khanate in Central Asia. The Chagatai Khanate was founded by Genghis Khan's grandson, Chagatai Khan, and played a significant role in the Mongol Empire's expansion into Eastern Europe and China.
