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Dirham - David VIII
696 (1297) year| - | 2.22 g | 21 mm |
| Issuer | Georgia › Kingdom of Georgia (1010-1490) |
|---|---|
| King | David VIII (დავით VIII) (1292-1302, 1308-1311) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 696 (1297) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Weight | 2.22 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#406541 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Script: Arabic
Lettering:
پا دشاه اعظم
سلطان محمود
غازان خان
خلد الا ملكه
Translation:
The greatest king
Sultan Mahmud
Ghazan Khan
May God lengthen his reign
Comment
Album lists that the year 695 also exists, but to date, there are no images of a coin with that year. All existing images as of writing are for the year 696 and only within the months of Rajab, Shaban, Ramadan and Shawwal.
Typically the Mtavruli characters for Mepe (meaning King), ႫႴ (MP), are present.
The Mtavruli character “D”, Ⴃ, is also present with a cross in its center. The “D” is for Davit.
The year and month are in the marginal segments of the coin.
Interesting fact
The Dirham - David VIII 696 (1297) from Georgia › Kingdom of Georgia (1010-1490) weighing 2.22 g is a rare and valuable coin that was issued during the reign of King David VIII of Georgia. It is believed to be one of the smallest coins ever issued by the kingdom, with a diameter of only about 13 mm. Despite its small size, the coin is highly sought after by collectors due to its historical significance and rarity.